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Brest Family History

Brest Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): habitational name from the city of Brest (Belarus). Compare Brisk German: nickname from Middle High German brast ‘boastfulness’. This surname is very rare in Germany. Compare Brester .

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


Similar surnames: Breit, Brust, Brost, Brent, Brester, Best, Prast, Brehm, Blust, Brenn

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Where is the Brest family from?

You can see how Brest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brest family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brest families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Brest families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Brest's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Brest families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brest surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brest ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brest. 100% of Brest men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brest 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brest. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Brest. For the veterans among your Brest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brest lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brest in 1953 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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