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Brevard Family History

Brevard Surname Meaning

French: nickname from Old French bref ‘small’ + the pejorative suffix -ard. Compare Bravard.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brevard family from?

You can see how Brevard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brevard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Brevard families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Brevard's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Brevard families in 1891.
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What did your Brevard ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brevard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevard 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Brevard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brevard. For the veterans among your Brevard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brevard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brevard in 1954 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevard 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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