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Breset Family History

Breset 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: Brest, Bresee, Bresett, Brett, Brust, Best, Brent, Breese, Brewer

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Where is the Breset family from?

You can see how Breset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breset family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Breset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Breset family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Breset's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Breset families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breset 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 121 census records available for the last name Breset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breset 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Breset. 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 7 military records available for the last name Breset. For the veterans among your Breset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breset lifespan?

Between 1994 and 2000, in the United States, Breset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Breset in 1994 was 97, and 74 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Breset 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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