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Brezzell Family History

Brezzell 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: Brazzell, Frizzell, Grizzell, Buzzell, Brenzel, Rozzell, Brazzel

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Where is the Brezzell family from?

You can see how Brezzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brezzell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brezzell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Brezzell families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Brezzell's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Brezzell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brezzell 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 72 census records available for the last name Brezzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brezzell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Brezzell. 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 17 military records available for the last name Brezzell. For the veterans among your Brezzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brezzell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Brezzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Brezzell in 1972 was 68, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brezzell 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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