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Brilhard Family History

Brilhard 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: Brilhart, Boilard, Billard, Brillhart, Richard, Brouhard, Prichard

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Where is the Brilhard family from?

You can see how Brilhard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilhard family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Brilhard families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 4 Brilhard families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilhard's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brilhard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilhard 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 41 census records available for the last name Brilhard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilhard 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Brilhard. 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 Brilhard. For the veterans among your Brilhard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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