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Cressia Family History

Cressia 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: Cressy, Cresci, Crespi, Cresta, Bressi, Cressey, Ressa, Grassia

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Where is the Cressia family from?

You can see how Cressia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cressia family living in California. This was about 20% of all the recorded Cressia's in USA. California and 4 other states had the highest population of Cressia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cressia 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 36 census records available for the last name Cressia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressia 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Cressia. 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 Cressia. For the veterans among your Cressia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressia lifespan?

Average Cressia life expectancy in 1985 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cressia 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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