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Cresong Family History

Cresong 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: Creson, Cheong, Creason, Freson, Cruson, Croson, Ireson, Song, Rong

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Where is the Cresong family from?

You can see how Cresong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresong family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cresong families living in West Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cresong's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Cresong families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresong 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 Cresong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Pottery Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cresong. 100% of Cresong men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Cresong women worked as a Pottery Maker.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pottery Maker
    100%

What Cresong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Cresong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresong 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cresong. 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 27 military records available for the last name Cresong. For the veterans among your Cresong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresong lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cresong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cresong in 1959 was 55, and 44 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresong 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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