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Brillo Family History

Brillo Name 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: Brill, Trillo, Brillon, Grillo, Brilla, Grill, Bill, Bello, Priolo

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Where is the Brillo family from?

You can see how Brillo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brillo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Brillo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Brillo families living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Brillo's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Brillo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brillo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brillo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brillo. 63% of Brillo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brillo women worked as a Cashier. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    63%
  • Miner
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 535 census records available for the last name Brillo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brillo 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Brillo. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 131 military records available for the last name Brillo. For the veterans among your Brillo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brillo lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Brillo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brillo in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

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