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Bresbois Family History

Bresbois 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: Brisbois, Bress, Bressi, Breslin, Brenneis, Brescia, Bresson

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Where is the Bresbois family from?

You can see how Bresbois families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresbois family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Bresbois families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Bresbois families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Bresbois's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Bresbois families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Bresbois. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresbois 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Bresbois. 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 8 military records available for the last name Bresbois. For the veterans among your Bresbois ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresbois lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bresbois life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bresbois in 1965 was 71, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresbois 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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