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Brilden Family History

Brilden 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: Briden, Branden, Wilden, Breeden, Breden, Bryden, Brenden, Braden

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Where is the Brilden family from?

You can see how Brilden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brilden families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilden's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Brilden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilden 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 18 census records available for the last name Brilden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilden 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brilden. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brilden. For the veterans among your Brilden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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