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Cresman Family History

Cresman 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: Creasman, Crisman, Crosman, Cressman, Crossman, Rosman, Bressan

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Where is the Cresman family from?

You can see how Cresman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cresman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there was 1 Cresman family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Cresman's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Cresman families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cresman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cresman. 19% of Cresman men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Cresman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cresman were Machinist and Clerk.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Machinist
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Cresman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Cresman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresman 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Cresman. 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 65 military records available for the last name Cresman. For the veterans among your Cresman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cresman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cresman in 1969 was 64, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresman 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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