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Brillon Family History

Brillon Surname Meaning

French: from Old French brillon ‘trap for birds’ (a derivative of bril ‘trap’) hence a metonymic occupational name for a bird catcher.

Altered form of French Brion.

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


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You can see how Brillon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brillon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Brillon families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Brillon's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Brillon families in 1891.
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What did your Brillon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brillon. 100% of Brillon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brillon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillon 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Brillon. 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 267 military records available for the last name Brillon. For the veterans among your Brillon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillon lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Brillon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brillon in 1956 was 56, and 72 in 2004.

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