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Brinza Family History

Brinza 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: Brienza, Britz, Brink, Brin, Bina, Brines, Prinz, Trinca, Brenna

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Where is the Brinza family from?

You can see how Brinza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinza family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brinza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brinza families living in New Jersey. This was about 17% of all the recorded Brinza's in USA. New Jersey and 3 other states had the highest population of Brinza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brinza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brinza. 67% of Brinza men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brinza women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Brinza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 467 census records available for the last name Brinza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinza 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Brinza. 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 68 military records available for the last name Brinza. For the veterans among your Brinza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinza lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Brinza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brinza in 1961 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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