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Cresawn Family History

Cresawn 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: Crehan, Crean, Crusan, Cregan, Crespin, Crisan, Cresap, Creson

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Where is the Cresawn family from?

You can see how Cresawn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresawn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Cresawn families living in North Carolina. This was about 85% of all the recorded Cresawn's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cresawn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresawn 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 68 census records available for the last name Cresawn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresawn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cresawn. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cresawn. For the veterans among your Cresawn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresawn lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cresawn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cresawn in 1965 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresawn 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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