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Bresie Family History

Bresie Name 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: Bresee, Breske, Breese, Beese, Beste, Bree, Bredin, Bruse, Bress

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Where is the Bresie family from?

You can see how Bresie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Bresie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Bresie families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Bresie's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bresie families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresie 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 Bresie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Couturier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Bresie. 100% of Bresie women worked as a Couturier. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Couturier
    100%
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What Bresie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Bresie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Bresie. 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 11 military records available for the last name Bresie. For the veterans among your Bresie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresie lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Bresie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Bresie in 1962 was 57, and 88 in 1995.

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