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Brassil Family History

Brassil Surname Meaning

Irish (Munster): variant of Brazil.

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


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Where is the Brassil family from?

You can see how Brassil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brassil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brassil families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Brassil families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Brassil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Brassil families in 1891.
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What did your Brassil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brassil. 25% of Brassil men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Accountant
    19%
  • Checker
    13%

What Brassil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brassil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brassil 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 444 immigration records available for the last name Brassil. 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 294 military records available for the last name Brassil. For the veterans among your Brassil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brassil lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brassil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Brassil in 1962 was 66, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brassil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brassil 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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