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Brescott Family History

Brescott 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: Prescott, Trescott, Escott, Arscott, Truscott, Wescott, Bresett

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Where is the Brescott family from?

You can see how Brescott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brescott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Brescott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Brescott families living in Glamorgan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Brescott's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Brescott families in 1891.
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What did your Brescott ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Brescott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brescott 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Brescott. 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 4 military records available for the last name Brescott. For the veterans among your Brescott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brescott lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Brescott

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