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Bressen Family History

Bressen 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: Bressan, Bresson, Dressen, Bresser, Breese, Gressel, Brassel, Bessent

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Where is the Bressen family from?

You can see how Bressen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bressen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Bressen families living in Missouri. This was about 56% of all the recorded Bressen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bressen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bressen 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 Bressen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bressen. 100% of Bressen men 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

  • Clerk
    100%

What Bressen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Bressen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressen 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Bressen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Bressen. For the veterans among your Bressen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bressen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Bressen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Bressen in 1968 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bressen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bressen 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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