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Brescoe Family History

Brescoe 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: Briscoe, Besco, Roscoe, Biscoe, Brusco, Escoe, Fresco, Brescia

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Where is the Brescoe family from?

You can see how Brescoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brescoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brescoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Brescoe families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Brescoe's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Brescoe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brescoe 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 Brescoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brescoe. 48% of Brescoe men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Brescoe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Brescoe were Manager and Waitress.

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Brescoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 663 census records available for the last name Brescoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brescoe 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Brescoe. 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 33 military records available for the last name Brescoe. For the veterans among your Brescoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brescoe lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1988, in the United States, Brescoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Brescoe in 1985 was 75, and 77 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brescoe 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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