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Brilia Family History

Brilia 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: Briglia, Brilla, Brill, Bilik, Bailie, Brislin, Cilia, Rilea, Barilla

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Where is the Brilia family from?

You can see how Brilia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brilia family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Brilia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilia 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 34 census records available for the last name Brilia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilia 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brilia. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brilia. For the veterans among your Brilia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilia lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilia 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brilia

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