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Bresgal Family History

Bresgal 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: Bressan, Regal, Breslau, Bregar, Bresnan, Beal, Real, Gressel

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Where is the Bresgal family from?

You can see how Bresgal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresgal family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Bresgal family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresgal's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Bresgal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresgal 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 21 census records available for the last name Bresgal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresgal 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Bresgal. 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 18 military records available for the last name Bresgal. For the veterans among your Bresgal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresgal lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Bresgal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Bresgal in 1971 was 86, and 43 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresgal 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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