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Breslin Family History

Breslin Surname Meaning

Irish (Donegal and Fermanagh): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Breisleáin ‘descendant of Breisleán’ a diminutive of the personal name Breasal (see Brazil).

This is the name of a widespread ecclesiastical family in the north-west of Ireland formerly chieftains in Donegal.

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


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Where is the Breslin family from?

You can see how Breslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Breslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 43 Breslin families living in Lancashire. This was about 49% of all the recorded Breslin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Breslin families in 1891.
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What did your Breslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Breslin. 50% of Breslin men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Breslin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Breslin were Carpenter joiner and None.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Cowman
    17%
  • Bricklayer
    17%
  • Carpenter joiner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    6%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • None
    6%

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Passenger Lists

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What is the average Breslin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Breslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Breslin in 1944 was 40, and 74 in 2004.

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