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Brewie Family History

Brewie 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: Brewin, Breese, Brewer, Brew, Bree, Bredin, Breig, Brekke, Brodie

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Where is the Brewie family from?

You can see how Brewie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Brewie families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Brewie families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Brewie's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Brewie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brewie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Brewie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewie 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Brewie. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brewie. For the veterans among your Brewie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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