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Brevelle Family History

Brevelle 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: Revelle, Revell, Revello, Reville, Beville, Gravelle, Brunelle

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Where is the Brevelle family from?

You can see how Brevelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevelle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brevelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Brevelle families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brevelle's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Brevelle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevelle 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 Brevelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Works On Farm were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brevelle. 34% of Brevelle men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Brevelle women worked as a Works On Farm. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brevelle were Laborer and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farms
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Works On Farm
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Brevelle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Brevelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevelle 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Brevelle. 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 91 military records available for the last name Brevelle. For the veterans among your Brevelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevelle lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Brevelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Brevelle in 1966 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevelle 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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