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Bresett Name Meaning

Altered form of American French Brissette . Compare Bresette .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Bresette, Brunett, Bissett, Bessett, Brett, Rosett, Present, Gressett

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Where is the Bresett family from?

You can see how Bresett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bresett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Bresett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Bresett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bresett. 35% of Bresett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Bresett women worked as an Office Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Bresett were Proprietor and Housework. .

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    50%
  • Housework
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Bresett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresett 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Bresett. 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 436 military records available for the last name Bresett. For the veterans among your Bresett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bresett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bresett in 1965 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

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