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Brewley Family History

Brewley 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: Bewley, Brawley, Berley, Brewer, Bromley, Begley, Braley, Crawley

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Where is the Brewley family from?

You can see how Brewley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brewley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Brewley family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Brewley's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Brewley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brewley 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 152 census records available for the last name Brewley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewley 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Brewley. 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 27 military records available for the last name Brewley. For the veterans among your Brewley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewley lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Brewley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Brewley in 1976 was 63, and 71 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewley 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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