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Brassell Family History

Brassell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Braswell.

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


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Where is the Brassell family from?

You can see how Brassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brassell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brassell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Brassell families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Brassell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Brassell families in 1891.
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What did your Brassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brassell. 100% of Brassell men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 75% of Brassell 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

  • Licensed Victualler
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    13%

What Brassell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brassell 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 442 immigration records available for the last name Brassell. 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 Brassell. For the veterans among your Brassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brassell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brassell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Brassell in 1953 was 48, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brassell 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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