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Brilhart Family History

Brilhart Surname Meaning

Variant of Brillhart a surname of Swiss German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brilhart family from?

You can see how Brilhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brilhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brilhart families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilhart's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brilhart families in 1911.
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What did your Brilhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brilhart. 21% of Brilhart men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Brilhart women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brilhart were Miner and House Work.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • House Work
    23%

What Brilhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brilhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilhart 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Brilhart. 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 292 military records available for the last name Brilhart. For the veterans among your Brilhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilhart lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brilhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brilhart in 1952 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilhart 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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