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Brinkop Family History

Brinkop Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Brinton, Brink, Trinko, Brinson, Brinker, Brunkow, Brinks, Bishop

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Where is the Brinkop family from?

You can see how Brinkop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinkop family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Brinkop families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brinkop's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Brinkop families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinkop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brinkop ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brinkop. 100% of Brinkop women worked as a Student Nurse. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Brinkop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinkop census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 58 immigration records available for the last name Brinkop. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Brinkop. For the veterans among your Brinkop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinkop lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2001, in the United States, Brinkop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Brinkop in 1949 was 58, and 83 in 2001.

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