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Bressant Family History

Bressant 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: Bressan, Bessent, Bresson, Bressman, Bresnan, Brossart, Bassano

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Where is the Bressant family from?

You can see how Bressant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressant family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bressant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bressant family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Bressant's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Bressant families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bressant surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Bressant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressant 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Bressant. 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 15 military records available for the last name Bressant. For the veterans among your Bressant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bressant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Bressant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bressant in 1971 was 52, and 70 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bressant 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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