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Bringley Family History

Bringley 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: Bingley, Brinkley, Brindley, Ringley, Brinley, Bringle, Tingley

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Where is the Bringley family from?

You can see how Bringley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bringley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bringley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bringley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bringley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bringley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bringley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bringley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Bringley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bringley 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Bringley. 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 60 military records available for the last name Bringley. For the veterans among your Bringley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bringley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bringley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Bringley in 1969 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

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