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Brevall Family History

Brevall Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Revill, Bredahl, Revell, Arevalo, Devall, Bevill, Brevard, Beall

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Where is the Brevall family from?

You can see how Brevall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Brevall families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brevall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brevall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brevall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brevall. 100% of Brevall men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Brevall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevall 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Brevall. 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 13 military records available for the last name Brevall. For the veterans among your Brevall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevall lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Brevall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Brevall in 1973 was 62, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevall 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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