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Brese Family History

Brese Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Breese.

Metonymic occupational name from Middle Low German brēse ‘brooch needle clasp’

denoting a maker of such items.

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


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Where is the Brese family from?

You can see how Brese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Brese family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Brese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Brese families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Brese's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Brese families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Brese 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 Brese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Brese. 34% of Brese men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Brese women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Plumber
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Brese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Brese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Brese 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Brese. 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 460 military records available for the last name Brese. For the veterans among your Brese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Brese lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Brese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Brese in 1955 was 52, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Brese 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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