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Brazzel Family History

Brazzel Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Brazil.

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


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Where is the Brazzel family from?

You can see how Brazzel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brazzel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brazzel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Brazzel families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brazzel's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Brazzel families in 1911.
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What did your Brazzel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brazzel. 50% of Brazzel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Brazzel women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brazzel were Day Laborer and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Day Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%

What Brazzel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Brazzel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brazzel 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Brazzel. 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 301 military records available for the last name Brazzel. For the veterans among your Brazzel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brazzel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Brazzel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Brazzel in 1952 was 54, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brazzel 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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