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Bresse Family History

Bresse Name 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: Breese, Bress, Brusse, Bressi, Besse, Kresse, Bresee, Breske, Bresser

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Where is the Bresse family from?

You can see how Bresse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bresse families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 23 Bresse families living in Quebec. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bresse's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bresse families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresse ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bresse. 60% of Bresse men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Cultivateur
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bresse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresse 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Bresse. 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 246 military records available for the last name Bresse. For the veterans among your Bresse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresse lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Bresse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bresse in 1966 was 71, and 71 in 2004.

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