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Brilson Family History

Brilson 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, Brison, Brisson, Branson, Brinton, Bilton

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Where is the Brilson family from?

You can see how Brilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brilson families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Brilson families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brilson's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brilson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilson 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 96 census records available for the last name Brilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilson 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Brilson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Brilson. For the veterans among your Brilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilson lifespan?

Average Brilson life expectancy in 1986 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilson 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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