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Bresenhan Family History

Bresenhan 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: Bresnahan, Bresnan, Bressan, Greenman, Brennan, Greenan, Trevethan

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Where is the Bresenhan family from?

You can see how Bresenhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresenhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresenhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Bresenhan family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresenhan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bresenhan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Bresenhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresenhan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bresenhan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bresenhan. For the veterans among your Bresenhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresenhan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bresenhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bresenhan in 1977 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresenhan 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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