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Bresler Name Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name for someone from Bresle, Yiddish name of the Polish city Wroclaw. Compare Breslauer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Presler, Breslauer, Brester, Bressler, Bester, Betler, Tesler, Risler

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Bresler Family Origin

Where is the Bresler family from?

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    1920
    You can see how Bresler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bresler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Bresler families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Bresler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Bresler's in the USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Bresler families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Bresler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Bresler Family Occupations

    What did your Bresler ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Bresler family was Grocer. Farmer, Laborer and Farming were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Bresler. The most common Bresler occupation in the USA was Farmer. 38% of Bresler's were Farmers.

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    • Farmer

      38%

    • Laborer

      15%

    • Farming

      6%

    • Grocer

      4%

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

    Bresler Historical Records

    What Bresler family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bresler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bresler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Bresler

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Bresler. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Bresler. For the veterans among your Bresler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Bresler Life Expectancy

    What is the average Bresler lifespan?

    Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Bresler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Bresler in 1950 was 27, and 75 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Bresler

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Bresler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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