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Bresten Family History

Bresten 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, Bruster, Preston, Bratten, Bressan, Bester, Broten, Westen

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Where is the Bresten family from?

You can see how Bresten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Bresten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bresten family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresten's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bresten families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresten 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 110 census records available for the last name Bresten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresten 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Bresten. 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 3 military records available for the last name Bresten. For the veterans among your Bresten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresten lifespan?

Average Bresten life expectancy in 1998 was 40 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresten 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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