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Brillain Family History

Brillain 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: Brislin, Brittain, Brillon, Brillant, Britain, Brilla, Brill, Billing

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Where is the Brillain family from?

You can see how Brillain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brillain families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Brillain families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brillain's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Brillain families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Brillain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillain 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Brillain. 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 8 military records available for the last name Brillain. For the veterans among your Brillain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brillain 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brillain

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