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Brewin Family History

Brewin Surname Meaning

English (mainly Leicestershire): variant of Bruin.

Irish (Sligo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Braoin ‘descendant of Braon’ a byname meaning ‘moisture drop’.

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


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You can see how Brewin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brewin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Brewin families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Brewin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brewin families in 1911.
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What did your Brewin ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Brewin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewin 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 Brewin. 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 Brewin. For the veterans among your Brewin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewin lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Brewin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Brewin in 1953 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewin 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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