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Brevard Name Meaning

French: nickname from Old French bref ‘small’ + the pejorative suffix -ard. Compare Bravard .

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


Similar surnames: Bravard, Breland, Revere, Buzzard, Bechard, Breard, Beard, Bedard

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Where is the Brevard family from?

You can see how Brevard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brevard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Brevard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Brevard families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brevard's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brevard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brevard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Brevard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brevard. 34% of Brevard men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Brevard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brevard were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    33%
  • Domestic
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Brevard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brevard 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Brevard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Brevard. For the veterans among your Brevard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brevard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Brevard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Brevard in 1954 was 44, and 70 in 2004.

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