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Brescher Family History

Brescher 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: Brecher, Buescher, Drescher, Prescher, Becher, Belcher, Kreischer

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Where is the Brescher family from?

You can see how Brescher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brescher family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Brescher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Brescher families living in Quebec. This was about 95% of all the recorded Brescher's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brescher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brescher 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 Brescher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brescher. 50% of Brescher men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Brescher women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Brescher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 698 census records available for the last name Brescher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brescher 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Brescher. 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 76 military records available for the last name Brescher. For the veterans among your Brescher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brescher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Brescher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Brescher in 1963 was 78, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brescher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brescher 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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