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Bresky Family History

Bresky 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: Brisky, Brusky, Breske, Brosky, Barsky, Brodsky, Cressy, Lesky, Bress

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Where is the Bresky family from?

You can see how Bresky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresky family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Bresky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Bresky family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Bresky's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bresky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bresky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bresky. 28% of Bresky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Bresky women worked as a Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Bresky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresky 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Bresky. 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 180 military records available for the last name Bresky. For the veterans among your Bresky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Bresky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Bresky in 1965 was 55, and 95 in 2004.

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