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Brevitt Family History

Brevitt Surname Meaning

From Middle English brevet, a diminutive of Old French, Middle English bref refers to an official or authoritative message in writing, especially a papal indulgence.

It is used to denote a bearer of these documents. This association highlights the formal nature of the written communication typically involved.

The term has historical significance, especially within the context of religious and legal documentation.

Additionally, it can be compared to the term Brevetor, which has related connotations in context.

This linguistic evolution reflects the enduring influence of legal and ecclesiastical language in modern terms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brevitt family from?

You can see how Brevitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Brevitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Brevitt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 96% of all the recorded Brevitt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Brevitt families in 1891.
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What did your Brevitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shopkeeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brevitt. 100% of Brevitt men worked as a Shopkeeper and 81% of Brevitt women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shopkeeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    10%

What Brevitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Brevitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevitt 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Brevitt. 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 59 military records available for the last name Brevitt. For the veterans among your Brevitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevitt lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1984, in the United States, Brevitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brevitt in 1980 was 50, and 88 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevitt 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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