This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Bresker family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Bresker Family History

Bresker 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: Brester, Brisker, Breuker, Bresler, Breaker, Breske, Brecker, Bresser

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Bresker family from?

You can see how Bresker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bresker families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bresker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bresker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Bresker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Bresker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Bresker

Passenger Lists

There are 19 immigration records available for the last name Bresker. 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.

View all Bresker immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Bresker. For the veterans among your Bresker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Bresker military records

You've only scratched the surface of Bresker family history

Discover More

What is the average Bresker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresker 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bresker

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Bresker family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial