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Brevit Family History

Brevit 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: Brevik, Breit, Brevig, Brett, Brent, Bredin, Brewin, Breig, Bevis

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Where is the Brevit family from?

You can see how Brevit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevit family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brevit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Brevit families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Brevit's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Brevit families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Brevit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevit 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Brevit. 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 military records available for the last name Brevit. For the veterans among your Brevit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevit lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1977, in the United States, Brevit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Brevit in 1976 was 82, and 71 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevit 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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