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Bressell Family History

Bressell 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: Brassell, Trussell, Bissell, Gressel, Brassel, Russell, Ressel

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Where is the Bressell family from?

You can see how Bressell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bressell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Bressell families living in Ohio. This was about 47% of all the recorded Bressell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bressell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bressell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bressell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Bressell. 50% of Bressell men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Family Help
    50%
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Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Bressell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Bressell. 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 116 military records available for the last name Bressell. For the veterans among your Bressell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bressell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Bressell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Bressell in 1975 was 23, and 97 in 1999.

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