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Kressl Family History

Kressl 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: Kress, Kresse, Kresl, Krebs, Kessel, Cressy, Gressel, Kiesel, Kreis

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Where is the Kressl family from?

You can see how Kressl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kressl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kressl family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Kressl's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kressl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kressl 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 18 census records available for the last name Kressl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kressl 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 Kressl. 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 10 military records available for the last name Kressl. For the veterans among your Kressl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kressl lifespan?

Average Kressl life expectancy in 1982 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kressl 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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