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Bresaw Family History

Bresaw 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: Besaw, Bressan, Breda, Bream, Brew, Bress, Bressi, Breslau, Breza

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Where is the Bresaw family from?

You can see how Bresaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresaw family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Bresaw families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresaw's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bresaw families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bresaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bresaw. 100% of Bresaw men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Bresaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Bresaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresaw 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Bresaw. 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 37 military records available for the last name Bresaw. For the veterans among your Bresaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresaw lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Bresaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Bresaw in 1955 was 47, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bresaw

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresaw 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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