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Bressland Family History

Bressland 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, Breland, Crossland, Bressman, Breeland, Roseland, Berland

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Where is the Bressland family from?

You can see how Bressland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressland family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Bressland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Bressland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Bressland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bressland families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Bressland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressland 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Bressland. 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 2 military records available for the last name Bressland. For the veterans among your Bressland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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