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Brevetor Family History

Brevetor Surname Meaning

From an agent derivative of Middle English brevet (a diminutive of Old French Middle English bref ‘official or authoritative message in writing’), used for a breveter, someone who carries official (especially papal) messages.

See also Brevitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brevetor family from?

You can see how Brevetor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevetor family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Brevetor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Brevetor families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brevetor's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brevetor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Brevetor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevetor 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Brevetor. 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 52 military records available for the last name Brevetor. For the veterans among your Brevetor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevetor lifespan?

Average Brevetor life expectancy in 1967 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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