Tuesday 4 February 2014

Where have all the Brinstons gone?



The surname Brinston originated in England but appears to have died out in the UK. There is a searchable list of surnames in use in England, Wales and the Isle of Mann in September 2002: Surnames of England and Wales - the ONS list http://www.taliesin-arlein.net/names/search.php. A search for Brinston gives no hits. To be included on the list a name must have 5 or more people using it. Try the search function for other names in your family tree. 

UK Census records I have collected show 22 people of the surname Brinston in England and Wales in 1841. The number peaks at 54 in 1891 with the 1911 census showing only 1 Brinston plus two Brinstones. 

Where did the Brinstons go? Where are their descendants living now? I intend to look into these questions and would love to have your help. Please send me information on places Brinstons have settled.

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