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Brezill Family History

Brezill 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: Brazill, Brill, Revill, Brazil, Bevill, Brezina, Braziel, Brazell

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Where is the Brezill family from?

You can see how Brezill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brezill family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Brezill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Brezill families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Brezill's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brezill families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brezill 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 Brezill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Brezill. 100% of Brezill men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Brezill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Brezill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brezill 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Brezill. 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 Brezill. For the veterans among your Brezill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brezill lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Brezill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Brezill in 1972 was 59, and 88 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brezill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brezill 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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