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Brilla Family History

Brilla Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Polish Bryła (see Bryla).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brilla family from?

You can see how Brilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Brilla family living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brilla's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Brilla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilla 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 Brilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brilla. 24% of Brilla men worked as a Miner and 50% of Brilla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brilla were Farmer and 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

  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Brilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Brilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilla 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 209 immigration records available for the last name Brilla. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 279 military records available for the last name Brilla. For the veterans among your Brilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilla lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brilla in 1955 was 39, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilla 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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