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Gressett Name Meaning

Altered form of French Grasset (via the intermediate form Grassett): nickname for a corpulent man derived from the adjective gras ‘fat’. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Compare Grissett .

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


Similar surnames: Grissett, Gassett, Dessert, Russett, Bessett, Gressel, Bresett

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Where is the Gressett family from?

You can see how Gressett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gressett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Gressett families living in London. This was about 57% of all the recorded Gressett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gressett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gressett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gressett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gressett. 27% of Gressett men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Gressett women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gressett were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    27%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Stenographer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gressett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressett 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Gressett. 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 503 military records available for the last name Gressett. For the veterans among your Gressett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressett lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Gressett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Gressett in 1950 was 30, and 69 in 2004.

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