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Brillis Family History

Brillis 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, Bullis, Millis, Brislin, Lillis, Rallis, Bellis, Grilli

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Where is the Brillis family from?

You can see how Brillis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Brillis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Brillis families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Brillis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Brillis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brillis 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 120 census records available for the last name Brillis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillis 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Brillis. 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 12 military records available for the last name Brillis. For the veterans among your Brillis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillis lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Brillis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brillis in 1976 was 56, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brillis 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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