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Bresenhan Family History

Bresenhan 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: Bresnahan, Bresnan, Bressan, Greenman, Brennan, Greenan, Trevethan

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Where is the Bresenhan family from?

You can see how Bresenhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresenhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Bresenhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Bresenhan families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Bresenhan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bresenhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresenhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresenhan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Bresenhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresenhan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Bresenhan. 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 61 military records available for the last name Bresenhan. For the veterans among your Bresenhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresenhan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Bresenhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Bresenhan in 1977 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

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