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Brilli Family History

Brilli 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: Brill, Grilli, Brilla, Grill, Bill, Briel, Trillo, Billy, Brislin

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Where is the Brilli family from?

You can see how Brilli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brilli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brilli families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brilli's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brilli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilli 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 130 census records available for the last name Brilli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilli 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Brilli. 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 196 military records available for the last name Brilli. For the veterans among your Brilli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Brilli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brilli in 1966 was 60, and 85 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilli 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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