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Brewr Family History

Brewr 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, Brew, Breer, Drew, Bear, Beer, Brett, Brown, Baer, Brow

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Where is the Brewr family from?

You can see how Brewr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewr family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Brewr families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Brewr family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Brewr's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Brewr families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brewr 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 165 census records available for the last name Brewr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewr 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 Brewr. 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 80 military records available for the last name Brewr. For the veterans among your Brewr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewr lifespan?

Average Brewr life expectancy in 1986 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brewr 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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