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Bresani Family History

Bresani 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, Breland, Bressi, Bresciani, Bersani, Brenan, Bassani, Brean

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Where is the Bresani family from?

You can see how Bresani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bresani family living in Colorado. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bresani's in USA. Colorado and 2 other states had the highest population of Bresani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresani 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 18 census records available for the last name Bresani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresani 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Bresani. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Bresani. For the veterans among your Bresani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresani lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Bresani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Bresani in 1970 was 65, and 18 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresani 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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