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Brazwell Family History

Brazwell 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: Bradwell, Bramwell, Brazzell, Braswell, Brazell, Bridwell, Bagwell

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Where is the Brazwell family from?

You can see how Brazwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazwell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brazwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brazwell family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brazwell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Brazwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brazwell 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 Brazwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brazwell. 100% of Brazwell 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
    100%

What Brazwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Brazwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazwell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Brazwell. 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 136 military records available for the last name Brazwell. For the veterans among your Brazwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazwell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brazwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Brazwell in 1963 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brazwell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazwell 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.

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