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Brilinski Family History

Brilinski 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: Bilinski, Kilinski, Brezinski, Bielinski, Hilinski, Berlinski

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Where is the Brilinski family from?

You can see how Brilinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Brilinski families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brilinski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Brilinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brilinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brilinski. 50% of Brilinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brilinski women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Brilinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 247 census records available for the last name Brilinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilinski 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brilinski. 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 78 military records available for the last name Brilinski. For the veterans among your Brilinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilinski lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Brilinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brilinski in 1968 was 63, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brilinski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilinski 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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