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Brillisour Family History

Brillisour 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: Billiter, Brilliant, Brindamour, Brillon, Brallier, Billinger

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Where is the Brillisour family from?

You can see how Brillisour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillisour family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brillisour families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brillisour's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brillisour families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Brillisour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillisour 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brillisour. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brillisour. For the veterans among your Brillisour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillisour lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Brillisour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Brillisour in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brillisour 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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