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Brevig Family History

Brevig Name Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Brevik .

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


Similar surnames: Brevik, Breig, Lovig, Brewin, Kreig, Breding, Brei, Bevil, Breinig

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Where is the Brevig family from?

You can see how Brevig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brevig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Brevig families living in Cheshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brevig's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Brevig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brevig ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Brevig. 100% of Brevig 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevig 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Brevig. 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 509 military records available for the last name Brevig. For the veterans among your Brevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brevig in 1946 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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