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Brevil Family History

Brevil 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, Bevil, Brevig, Reil, Bredin, Beil, Brewin, Revel, Revill

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Where is the Brevil family from?

You can see how Brevil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Brevil family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Brevil's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Brevil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevil 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 Brevil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brevil. 43% of Brevil men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Operator
    29%

What Brevil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Brevil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevil 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Brevil. 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 7 military records available for the last name Brevil. For the veterans among your Brevil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevil lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Brevil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Brevil in 1969 was 53, and 35 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brevil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brevil 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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