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Breswell Family History

Breswell 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: Creswell, Braswell, Bridwell, Boswell, Fretwell, Bradwell, Bramwell

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Where is the Breswell family from?

You can see how Breswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Breswell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Breswell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Breswell families living in Georgia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Breswell's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Breswell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Breswell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Breswell ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Breswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Breswell 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Breswell. 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 Breswell. For the veterans among your Breswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Breswell lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Breswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Breswell in 1982 was 52, and 46 in 1996.

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