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Brewerton Name Meaning

English: variant of Brereton the result of confusion by folk etymology with the occupational name Brewer .

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


Similar surnames: Brierton, Brereton, Brewton, Leverton, Brewer, Brenton, Reierson

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Where is the Brewerton family from?

You can see how Brewerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brewerton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brewerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Brewerton families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Brewerton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Brewerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brewerton 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 Brewerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brewerton. 36% of Brewerton men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Brewerton women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brewerton 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Brewerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brewerton 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Brewerton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8,000 military records available for the last name Brewerton. For the veterans among your Brewerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brewerton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Brewerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Brewerton in 1963 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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