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Brescke Family History

Brescke 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: Breske, Brecke, Briscoe, Beske, Reschke, Brekke, Breck, Briske

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Where is the Brescke family from?

You can see how Brescke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brescke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Brescke families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Brescke's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Brescke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Brescke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brescke 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Brescke. 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 2 military records available for the last name Brescke. For the veterans among your Brescke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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