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Bresalier Family History

Bresalier 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: Bresler, Bressler, Chevalier, Dressler, Baessler, Trepanier, Pressler

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Bresalier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresalier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Bresalier. 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 26 military records available for the last name Bresalier. For the veterans among your Bresalier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresalier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Bresalier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bresalier in 1963 was 72, and 82 in 2002.

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