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Brincken Family History

Brincken 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: Bricken, Bracken, Bricker, Brickel, Ricken, Brunken, Brinker, Riecken

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Where is the Brincken family from?

You can see how Brincken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brincken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brincken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Brincken families living in Iowa. This was about 93% of all the recorded Brincken's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Brincken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brincken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brincken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brincken. 100% of Brincken men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Brincken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brincken 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Brincken. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brincken. For the veterans among your Brincken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brincken lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Brincken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brincken in 1962 was 60, and 44 in 2003.

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