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Briltain Family History

Briltain 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: Brittain, Britain, Brittin, Brittan, Brattain, Brinton, Blain, Bilton

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Where is the Briltain family from?

You can see how Briltain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Briltain family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Briltain families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Briltain's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Briltain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Briltain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Briltain 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 Briltain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Briltain. For the veterans among your Briltain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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