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Brihl Family History

Brihl 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: Brill, Briel, Bihl, Bruhl, Brohl, Grill, Brick, Bill, Britz, Brice

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Where is the Brihl family from?

You can see how Brihl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brihl family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Brihl families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Brihl's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Brihl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brihl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 107 census records available for the last name Brihl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brihl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Brihl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Brihl. For the veterans among your Brihl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brihl ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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