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Cresten Family History

Cresten 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: Preston, Westen, Chester, Crete, Rosten, Cresta, Trester, Reiten

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Where is the Cresten family from?

You can see how Cresten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cresten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cresten family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cresten's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cresten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresten 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 66 census records available for the last name Cresten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresten 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cresten. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cresten. For the veterans among your Cresten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresten lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Cresten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cresten in 1985 was 67, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresten 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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