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Breselow Family History

Breselow 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: Breslow, Brumbelow, Bellow, Bigelow, Brereton, Brumlow, Brasel

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Where is the Breselow family from?

You can see how Breselow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breselow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breselow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Breselow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Breselow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Breselow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breselow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Breselow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breselow 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Breselow. 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 9 military records available for the last name Breselow. For the veterans among your Breselow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breselow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Breselow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Breselow in 1964 was 80, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breselow 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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