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Brassel Family History

Brassel Surname Meaning

German: nickname for a glutton from Middle High German brasseln prasseln ‘to indulge or feast’.

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


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Where is the Brassel family from?

You can see how Brassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brassel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brassel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Brassel families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Brassel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brassel families in 1891.
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What did your Brassel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brassel. 100% of Brassel men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Brassel 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Brassel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Brassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brassel 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Brassel. 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 512 military records available for the last name Brassel. For the veterans among your Brassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brassel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Brassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brassel in 1965 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brassel 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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