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Bresen Family History

Bresen 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: Breden, Breen, Dresen, Boesen, Bresee, Green, Breese, Bressan, Brewer

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Where is the Bresen family from?

You can see how Bresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Bresen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bresen families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Bresen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bresen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresen 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 200 census records available for the last name Bresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresen 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Bresen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bresen. For the veterans among your Bresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1997, in the United States, Bresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Bresen in 1972 was 80, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresen 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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