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Cressey Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin): variant of Creasey . Probably also an altered form of German Kresse or Kresser .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Creasey, Crissey, Brissey, Creaser, Cressy, Creasy, Crewse, Dresser

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Where is the Cressey family from?

You can see how Cressey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cressey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 213 Cressey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cressey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cressey families in 1891.
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What did your Cressey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cressey. 44% of Cressey men worked as a General Labourer and 71% of Cressey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cressey were Old Age Pensioner and Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    44%
  • Retired
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    9%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Cressey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cressey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Cressey. For the veterans among your Cressey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressey lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Cressey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cressey in 1946 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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