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Cresap Family History

Cresap Surname Meaning

English: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Cresap family from?

You can see how Cresap families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresap family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cresap families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cresap families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cresap's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cresap families in 1891.
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What did your Cresap ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cresap. 33% of Cresap men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Cresap women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cresap were Retired and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Retired
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Saleslady
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Cresap family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cresap. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresap 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Cresap. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cresap. For the veterans among your Cresap ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresap lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cresap life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cresap in 1962 was 85, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresap

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresap 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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