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Cresbie Family History

Cresbie 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: Crosbie, Cresci, Crespi, Crombie, Frisbie, Crespin, Crumble, Cesare

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Where is the Cresbie family from?

You can see how Cresbie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresbie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Cresbie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cresbie families living in Ayrshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cresbie's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cresbie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresbie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Cresbie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cresbie. 100% of Cresbie 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%

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Cresbie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresbie 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Cresbie. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cresbie. For the veterans among your Cresbie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresbie lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresbie 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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