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Brinka Family History

Brinka Surname 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: Brink, Trinka, Brinks, Brick, Brin, Bina, Bink, Brines, Trinca, Glinka

285	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
26	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
95	Census and Voter Lists
74	Member Trees

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Where is the Brinka family from?

You can see how Brinka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brinka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brinka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Brinka families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Brinka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Brinka families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brinka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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What Brinka family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 95 census records available for the last name Brinka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brinka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Brinka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Military Records

There are 26 military records available for the last name Brinka. For the veterans among your Brinka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brinka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Brinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brinka in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 1999.

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Brinka Surname Meaning

Where is the Brinka family from?

What Brinka family records will you find?

What is the average Brinka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Brinka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Brinka in 1963 was 68, and 70 in 1999.

Brinka Family History

Brinka Surname Meaning

495 record(s) for Brinka

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Where is the Brinka family from?

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What is the average Brinka lifespan?

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Brinka Surname Meaning

495 record(s) for Brinka

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Where is the Brinka family from?

What Brinka family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Brinka lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Brinka family tree

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