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Bressmer Family History

Bressmer 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: Bressler, Bresser, Dressler, Baessler, Presser, Dresser, Besser

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Where is the Bressmer family from?

You can see how Bressmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bressmer family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Bressmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Bressmer families living in Illinois. This was about 93% of all the recorded Bressmer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Bressmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bressmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Bressmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 220 census records available for the last name Bressmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bressmer 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Bressmer. 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 83 military records available for the last name Bressmer. For the veterans among your Bressmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bressmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Bressmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Bressmer in 1963 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

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