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Cressend Family History

Cressend 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: Cressey, Dressen, Crossen, Cressy, Gressel, Bressan, Gresens, Creed

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Where is the Cressend family from?

You can see how Cressend families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressend family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cressend families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cressend's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Cressend families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cressend 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 20 census records available for the last name Cressend. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressend 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 Cressend. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cressend. For the veterans among your Cressend ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressend lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Cressend life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cressend in 1971 was 92, and 75 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cressend 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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