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Breslin Name Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Fermanagh): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Breisleáin ‘descendant of Breisleán’ a diminutive of the personal name Breasal (see Brazil ). This is the name of a widespread ecclesiastical family in the north-west of Ireland formerly chieftains in Donegal.

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


Similar surnames: Brislin, Bredin, Brewin, Heslin, Crellin, Berlin, Bressan, Bresson

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Where is the Breslin family from?

You can see how Breslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 13 Breslin families living in Ontario. This was about 93% of all the recorded Breslin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Breslin families in 1911.
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What did your Breslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Breslin. 46% of Breslin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Cultivateur
    19%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Manager
    19%
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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Breslin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Breslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Breslin in 1944 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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