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Bresak Family History

Bresak 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: Rusak, Bleak, Bressan, Breda, Bream, Bosak, Bress, Besaw, Bressi

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Where is the Bresak family from?

You can see how Bresak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bresak family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresak's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bresak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresak 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 23 census records available for the last name Bresak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresak 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Bresak. 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 Bresak. For the veterans among your Bresak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Bresak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Bresak in 1966 was 79, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresak 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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