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Brilowski Family History

Brilowski 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: Orlowski, Bronowski, Brodowski, Brozowski, Borowski, Rakowski

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Where is the Brilowski family from?

You can see how Brilowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brilowski family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brilowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brilowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brilowski. 100% of Brilowski men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brilowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Brilowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilowski 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Brilowski. 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 18 military records available for the last name Brilowski. For the veterans among your Brilowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilowski lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Brilowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brilowski in 1956 was 37, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilowski 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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