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Brilly Family History

Brilly Surname Meaning

from Ó Brólaigh see Brolly.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brilly family from?

You can see how Brilly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brilly families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1911 there was 1 Brilly family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilly's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brilly families in 1911.
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What did your Brilly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and At Home were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brilly. 100% of Brilly men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brilly women worked as an At Home.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • At Home
    100%

What Brilly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Brilly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilly 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Brilly. 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 26 military records available for the last name Brilly. For the veterans among your Brilly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilly lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Brilly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brilly in 1966 was 64, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilly 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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