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Brewen Family History

Brewen 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: Brewer, Breden, Brewin, Breen, Green, Brown, Mcewen, Broten, Brew

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Where is the Brewen family from?

You can see how Brewen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brewen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Brewen families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brewen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Brewen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brewen 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 Brewen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brewen. 31% of Brewen men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Brewen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brewen were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Brewen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Brewen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewen 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Brewen. 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 366 military records available for the last name Brewen. For the veterans among your Brewen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brewen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Brewen in 1963 was 42, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brewen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewen 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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