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Bresnick Family History

Bresnick Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Breznik.

Americanized or Germanized form of Slovenian and Croatian Breznik or Brežnik.

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


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Where is the Bresnick family from?

You can see how Bresnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresnick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Bresnick families living in New Jersey. This was about 16% of all the recorded Bresnick's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Bresnick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresnick 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 Bresnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bresnick. 27% of Bresnick men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Bresnick women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bresnick were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Nurse
    29%
  • Saleslady
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bresnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresnick 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Bresnick. 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 191 military records available for the last name Bresnick. For the veterans among your Bresnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresnick lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bresnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bresnick in 1965 was 80, and 84 in 2004.

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