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Brilley Family History

Brilley 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: Brimley, Brisley, Billey, Briley, Bralley, Brinley, Grilley, Crilley

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Where is the Brilley family from?

You can see how Brilley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brilley families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Brilley families living in Devon. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brilley's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Brilley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilley 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 Brilley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brilley. 100% of Brilley 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 Brilley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 553 census records available for the last name Brilley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilley 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Brilley. 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 41 military records available for the last name Brilley. For the veterans among your Brilley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Brilley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brilley in 1971 was 79, and 90 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brilley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilley 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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