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Briliant Family History

Briliant 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: Brilliant, Brillant, Briant, Brilhart, Milian, Brabant, Brislin

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Where is the Briliant family from?

You can see how Briliant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briliant family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Briliant family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Briliant's in USA. New York had the highest population of Briliant families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briliant 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 35 census records available for the last name Briliant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briliant 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Briliant. 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 15 military records available for the last name Briliant. For the veterans among your Briliant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briliant lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Briliant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Briliant in 1968 was 81, and 80 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briliant 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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