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Breesen Family History

Breesen 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: Breese, Breeden, Dreesen, Bredesen, Reese, Bressan, Beese, Breden

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Where is the Breesen family from?

You can see how Breesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Breesen family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Breesen's in USA. California had the highest population of Breesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breesen 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 65 census records available for the last name Breesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breesen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Breesen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Breesen. For the veterans among your Breesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breesen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breesen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breesen

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