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Brylla Family History

Brylla 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: Brilla, Brill, Bolla, Balla, Bulla, Rella, Bella, Bhalla, Rolla

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Where is the Brylla family from?

You can see how Brylla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brylla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brylla family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brylla's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Brylla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brylla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brylla ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Brylla ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Brylla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brylla 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Brylla. 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 55 military records available for the last name Brylla. For the veterans among your Brylla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brylla lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Brylla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brylla in 1974 was 71, and 71 in 2001.

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