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Brasseur Family History

Brasseur Name Meaning

French Walloon and English (of Norman origin): occupational name from French brasseur ‘brewer’. Compare Brashear Brashears Brashier and Brasseaux .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Brasher, Brassel, Brassard, Bruster, Brasier, Brusse, Brashear

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Where is the Brasseur family from?

You can see how Brasseur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brasseur family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brasseur families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 155 Brasseur families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Brasseur's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brasseur families in 1911.
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What did your Brasseur ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier and Employ were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Brasseur. 27% of Brasseur men worked as a Journalier and 50% of Brasseur women worked as an Employ. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brasseur were Commis and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    27%
  • Cultivateur
    27%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Commis
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Employ
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brasseur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brasseur 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 857 immigration records available for the last name Brasseur. 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 817 military records available for the last name Brasseur. For the veterans among your Brasseur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brasseur lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brasseur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Brasseur in 1955 was 53, and 90 in 2004.

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