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Brilton Family History

Brilton 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: Brinton, Bilton, Brillon, Britton, Hilton, Chilton, Wilton, Bratton

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Where is the Brilton family from?

You can see how Brilton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brilton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Brilton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Brilton families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Brilton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brilton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brilton 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 Brilton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brilton. 90% of Brilton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic Duties
    11%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brilton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brilton 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Brilton. 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 62 military records available for the last name Brilton. For the veterans among your Brilton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brilton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brilton 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 Brilton

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