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Bresters Family History

Bresters 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: Brester, Bruster, Bester, Brewster, Breiter, Trester, Rester, Bresler

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Where is the Bresters family from?

You can see how Bresters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresters family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Bresters family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Bresters's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Bresters families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresters surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Bresters ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Bresters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresters 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Bresters. 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 6 military records available for the last name Bresters. For the veterans among your Bresters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bresters lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Bresters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Bresters in 1964 was 75, and 62 in 1986.

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