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Bressin Family History

Bressin 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: Bressan, Bressi, Breslin, Bresson, Kressin, Bassin, Brislin, Bredin

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Where is the Bressin family from?

You can see how Bressin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Bressin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Bressin families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Bressin's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Bressin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bressin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bressin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Bressin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Bressin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Bressin. 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 13 military records available for the last name Bressin. For the veterans among your Bressin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bressin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Bressin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Bressin in 1968 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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