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Brillante Family History

Brillante 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: Brillant, Brilliant, Bellante, Brigante, Spillane, Brisbane, Vaillant

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Where is the Brillante family from?

You can see how Brillante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillante family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brillante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brillante family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brillante's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Brillante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brillante 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 Brillante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brillante. 34% of Brillante men worked as a Counterman.

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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

  • Counterman
    34%
  • Janitor
    34%
  • Factory Worker
    34%

What Brillante family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Brillante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillante 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Brillante. 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 222 military records available for the last name Brillante. For the veterans among your Brillante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillante lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brillante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brillante in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brillante

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brillante 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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