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Bressette Family History

Bressette Name Meaning

Altered form of American French Brissette . Compare Bresett and Bresette .

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


Similar surnames: Brissette, Bessette, Fredette, Frenette, Rossetto, Grissett, Bissette

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Where is the Bressette family from?

You can see how Bressette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bressette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 34 Bressette families living in Ontario. This was about 97% of all the recorded Bressette's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Bressette families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bressette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bressette ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Bressette. 36% of Bressette men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bressette women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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
    36%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Journalier
    24%
  • Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bressette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressette 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Bressette. 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 440 military records available for the last name Bressette. For the veterans among your Bressette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bressette lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Bressette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bressette in 1952 was 52, and 65 in 2004.

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