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Brevick Family History

Brevick 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: Brevik, Brick, Levick, Remick, Bewick, Reick, Breck, Brennick, Redick

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Where is the Brevick family from?

You can see how Brevick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brevick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Brevick families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Brevick's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brevick families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Brevick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brevick. 29% of Brevick men worked as a Proprietor and 34% of Brevick women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brevick were Salesman and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%

What Brevick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Brevick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevick 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Brevick. 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 128 military records available for the last name Brevick. For the veterans among your Brevick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevick lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Brevick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brevick in 1962 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevick 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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