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Brewington Family History

Brewington Surname Meaning

English (Suffolk): habitational name from a lost or unidentified place probably in East Anglia.

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


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Where is the Brewington family from?

You can see how Brewington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brewington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Brewington families living in Suffolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Brewington's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Brewington families in 1891.
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What did your Brewington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brewington. 100% of Brewington men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Brewington 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Brewington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewington 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Brewington. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brewington. For the veterans among your Brewington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewington lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Brewington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brewington in 1950 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewington 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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