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Cressingham Family History

Cressingham 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: Cunningham, Bellingham, Ellingham, Newingham, Frothingham

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Where is the Cressingham family from?

You can see how Cressingham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressingham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cressingham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Cressingham families living in London. This was about 32% of all the recorded Cressingham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cressingham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cressingham 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 Cressingham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cressingham. 100% of Cressingham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cressingham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Cressingham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressingham 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Cressingham. 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 46 military records available for the last name Cressingham. For the veterans among your Cressingham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressingham lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1982, in the United States, Cressingham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cressingham in 1971 was 101, and 88 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cressingham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cressingham 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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