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Bresha Family History

Bresha 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: Brush, Bressan, Brehm, Breda, Bress, Brash, Brenna, Breihan, Cresta

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Where is the Bresha family from?

You can see how Bresha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bresha family living in Michigan. This was about 25% of all the recorded Bresha's in USA. Michigan and 3 other states had the highest population of Bresha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresha 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 Bresha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bresha. 100% of Bresha men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Bresha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Bresha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresha 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Bresha. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bresha. For the veterans among your Bresha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresha lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Bresha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Bresha in 1963 was 49, and 81 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bresha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresha 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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