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Brilman Family History

Brilman 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: Beilman, Brigman, Krizman, Brickman, Brugman, Bellman, Billman

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Where is the Brilman family from?

You can see how Brilman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brilman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Brilman families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brilman's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brilman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilman 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 119 census records available for the last name Brilman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Brilman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brilman. For the veterans among your Brilman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilman lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2003, in the United States, Brilman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brilman in 1985 was 66, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brilman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilman 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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