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Brevig Family History

Brevig Surname Meaning

Norwegian: variant of Brevik.

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


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Where is the Brevig family from?

You can see how Brevig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevig family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Brevig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Brevig family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Brevig's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Brevig families in 1911.
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What did your Brevig ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Brevig. 100% of Brevig 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%

What Brevig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brevig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevig 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 445 immigration records available for the last name Brevig. 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 509 military records available for the last name Brevig. For the veterans among your Brevig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Brevig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brevig in 1946 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevig 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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