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Brevell Family History

Brevell 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: Revell, Brunell, Revel, Revill, Levell, Grewell, Browell, Revello

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Where is the Brevell family from?

You can see how Brevell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Brevell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brevell family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brevell's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Brevell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevell 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 Brevell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brevell. 50% of Brevell men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Brevell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Brevell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Brevell. 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 46 military records available for the last name Brevell. For the veterans among your Brevell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Brevell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brevell in 1962 was 68, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevell 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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