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Bresan Family History

Bresan 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: Bressan, Brenan, Brean, Bresnan, Bean, Bryan, Breda, Bream, Brennan

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Where is the Bresan family from?

You can see how Bresan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bresan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Bresan families living in Dumfries-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresan's in Scotland. Dumfries-shire had the highest population of Bresan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Bresan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresan 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Bresan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Bresan. For the veterans among your Bresan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bresan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Bresan in 1968 was 79, and 42 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresan 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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