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Brevan Family History

Brevan 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: Bevan, Brenan, Brean, Bean, Bryan, Bressan, Breda, Bream, Provan

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Where is the Brevan family from?

You can see how Brevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brevan families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Brevan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Brevan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Brevan families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevan 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 179 census records available for the last name Brevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Brevan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Brevan. For the veterans among your Brevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Brevan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brevan in 1975 was 58, and 85 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevan 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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