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Bresel Family History

Bresel 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: Brasel, Dresel, Boesel, Bresee, Besel, Giesel, Breese, Gressel, Briel

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Where is the Bresel family from?

You can see how Bresel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Bresel families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Bresel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bresel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresel 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 Bresel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cap Cutter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bresel. 100% of Bresel men worked as a Cap Cutter and 100% of Bresel women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Cap Cutter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Bresel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 248 census records available for the last name Bresel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresel 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Bresel. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bresel. For the veterans among your Bresel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Bresel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Bresel in 1969 was 84, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bresel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresel 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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