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Brillson Family History

Brillson 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: Brillon, Brinson, Bilson, Jillson, Brison, Hillson, Stillson, Brisson

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Where is the Brillson family from?

You can see how Brillson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Brillson families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Brillson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brillson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brillson families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Brillson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brillson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brillson. For the veterans among your Brillson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Brillson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brillson in 1970 was 85, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brillson 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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