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Bresnik Family History

Bresnik 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: Resnik, Bresnick, Lesnik, Reznik, Bressi, Breunig, Brennick, Brevik

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Where is the Bresnik family from?

You can see how Bresnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Bresnik families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresnik's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bresnik families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Bresnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresnik 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Bresnik. 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 39 military records available for the last name Bresnik. For the veterans among your Bresnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresnik lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Bresnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bresnik in 1958 was 56, and 65 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresnik 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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