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Brillhart Family History

Brillhart Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Brüllhardt unexplained. Compare Brilhart.

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


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Where is the Brillhart family from?

You can see how Brillhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillhart family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Brillhart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Brillhart families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brillhart's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Brillhart families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brillhart 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 Brillhart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brillhart. 30% of Brillhart men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Brillhart women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brillhart were Salesman and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Brillhart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Brillhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillhart 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Brillhart. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brillhart. For the veterans among your Brillhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillhart lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brillhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Brillhart in 1953 was 46, and 60 in 2004.

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