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Bresette Family History

Bresette Name Meaning

Altered form of American French Brissette . Compare Bresett and Bressette .

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


Similar surnames: Bresett, Bressette, Bessette, Bissette, Fredette, Bassette, Brissette

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Where is the Bresette family from?

You can see how Bresette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresette family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 25 Bresette families living in New York. This was about 61% of all the recorded Bresette's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bresette families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresette surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bresette. 29% of Bresette men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bresette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresette 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Bresette. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 503 military records available for the last name Bresette. For the veterans among your Bresette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresette lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Bresette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Bresette in 1960 was 45, and 65 in 2004.

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