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Brescan Family History

Brescan 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, Bresnan, Brennan, Bregman, Breihan, Brusca, Breslin, Breslau

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Brescan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brescan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Brescan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Brescan. For the veterans among your Brescan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brescan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Brescan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Brescan in 1963 was 61, and 85 in 1991.

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