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Bresee Family History

Bresee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Brizee: altered form of French Brisé which is probably from an old vernacular form of the personal name Brictius (see Brice)

and in part a habitational name from Brisé a place in Loire-Atlantique. Compare Brazie and Brazee.

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


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Where is the Bresee family from?

You can see how Bresee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresee family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bresee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Bresee families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Bresee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bresee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresee 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 Bresee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bresee. 33% of Bresee men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Bresee women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bresee were Dentist and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    14%
  • Dentist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Waitress
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Bresee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresee 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Bresee. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 668 military records available for the last name Bresee. For the veterans among your Bresee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresee lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bresee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Bresee in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresee 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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