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Bresson Family History

Bresson Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Brès an old vernacular form of the Latin name Brictius (see Brice).

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


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Where is the Bresson family from?

You can see how Bresson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Bresson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Bresson families living in London. This was about 79% of all the recorded Bresson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Bresson families in 1891.
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What did your Bresson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Bresson. 100% of Bresson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bresson. 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 327 military records available for the last name Bresson. For the veterans among your Bresson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Bresson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bresson in 1961 was 60, and 78 in 2004.

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