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Brewton Family History

Brewton Surname Meaning

English: variant of Bruton.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Brewton family from?

You can see how Brewton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brewton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Brewton families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Brewton's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Brewton families in 1891.
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What did your Brewton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Contractors Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brewton. 100% of Brewton men worked as a Contractors Labourer and 100% of Brewton 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

  • Contractors Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brewton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewton 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Brewton. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Brewton. For the veterans among your Brewton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewton lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Brewton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brewton in 1949 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewton 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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