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Bresette Family History

Bresette Surname Meaning

Altered form of American French Brissette. Compare Bresett and Bressette.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bresette family from?

You can see how Bresette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Bresette families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Bresette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bresette families in 1911.
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What did your Bresette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bresette. 100% of Bresette men worked as a Journalier.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%

What Bresette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bresette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresette 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bresette. 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 503 military records available for the last name Bresette. For the veterans among your Bresette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bresette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bresette in 1960 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresette 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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