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Cresin Family History

Cresin Surname 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: Kresin, Cremin, Crespin, Creson, Cousin, Crispin, Cressy, Cresci

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Where is the Cresin family from?

You can see how Cresin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cresin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Cresin families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cresin's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cresin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cresin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Cresin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cresin. For the veterans among your Cresin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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