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Bresnock Family History

Bresnock 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: Bresnick, Brennick, Brannock, Resnick, Rusnock, Gresock, Brock

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Where is the Bresnock family from?

You can see how Bresnock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresnock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bresnock family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresnock's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Bresnock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresnock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresnock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bresnock. 67% of Bresnock 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
    67%
  • Labor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 172 census records available for the last name Bresnock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresnock 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bresnock. 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 94 military records available for the last name Bresnock. For the veterans among your Bresnock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresnock lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Bresnock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Bresnock in 1957 was 47, and 79 in 2003.

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