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Brewell Family History

Brewell Surname Meaning

From Braithwell (WR Yorks) recorded as Brewell in 1607 (Feet of Fines) reflecting a local pronunciation.

The place-name is ‘broad stream’ (Old English wella) with original Old English brād replaced by Old Scandinavian breiðr.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Brewell family from?

You can see how Brewell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brewell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Brewell family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Brewell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brewell families in 1911.
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What did your Brewell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plumber and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Brewell. 100% of Brewell men worked as a Plumber and 100% of Brewell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Plumber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brewell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewell 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Brewell. 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 83 military records available for the last name Brewell. For the veterans among your Brewell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewell lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Brewell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Brewell in 1977 was 46, and 67 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brewell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewell 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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