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Brylinski Family History

Brylinski 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: Brezinski, Bielinski, Bilinski, Berlinski, Rybinski, Krysinski

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Where is the Brylinski family from?

You can see how Brylinski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylinski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Brylinski families living in New Jersey. This was about 45% of all the recorded Brylinski's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Brylinski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brylinski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brylinski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Trimmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brylinski. 38% of Brylinski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brylinski women worked as a Trimmer.

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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
    38%
  • Molder
    38%
  • Moulder
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Trimmer
    100%

What Brylinski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Brylinski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylinski 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Brylinski. 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 171 military records available for the last name Brylinski. For the veterans among your Brylinski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylinski lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Brylinski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brylinski in 1952 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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