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Briller Family History

Briller 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: Biller, Brill, Miller, Billet, Buller, Spiller, Bricker, Bieler

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Where is the Briller family from?

You can see how Briller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Briller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Briller families living in Ontario. This was about 81% of all the recorded Briller's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Briller families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Briller 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 Briller ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Briller. 29% of Briller men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Patrolman
    15%

What Briller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Briller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briller 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Briller. 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 247 military records available for the last name Briller. For the veterans among your Briller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Briller lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Briller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Briller in 1964 was 57, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Briller

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Briller 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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