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Bresnan Family History

Bresnan Surname Meaning

Irish (Limerick): variant of Bresnahan.

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


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Where is the Bresnan family from?

You can see how Bresnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresnan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Bresnan families living in Glamorgan. This was about 51% of all the recorded Bresnan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Bresnan families in 1891.
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What did your Bresnan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Mporated Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Bresnan. 100% of Bresnan men worked as a Mporated Accountant and 100% of Bresnan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Mporated Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Bresnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Bresnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresnan 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 706 immigration records available for the last name Bresnan. 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 659 military records available for the last name Bresnan. For the veterans among your Bresnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresnan lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Bresnan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bresnan in 1943 was 41, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresnan 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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