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Breseman Family History

Breseman 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: Breneman, Bressman, Roseman, Bressan, Beeman, Pressman, Bregman

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Where is the Breseman family from?

You can see how Breseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breseman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Breseman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Breseman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Breseman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breseman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breseman 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 Breseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Breseman. 36% of Breseman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

What Breseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 623 census records available for the last name Breseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breseman 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Breseman. 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 68 military records available for the last name Breseman. For the veterans among your Breseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breseman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Breseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Breseman in 1957 was 62, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Breseman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breseman 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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