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Bresina Family History

Bresina 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: Brezina, Regina, Reina, Bredin, Brenna, Brewin, Frisina, Breslin

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Where is the Bresina family from?

You can see how Bresina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresina family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Bresina families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bresina's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Bresina families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresina surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bresina. 67% of Bresina men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Bresina women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bresina were Shipping Clerk and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Shipping Clerk
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cashier
    50%
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What Bresina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 608 census records available for the last name Bresina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresina 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Bresina. 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 133 military records available for the last name Bresina. For the veterans among your Bresina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresina lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Bresina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Bresina in 1963 was 64, and 65 in 2004.

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