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Cresci Family History

Cresci Surname Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Cresci (or Crescio) which is in part a short form of Crescenzio (see Crescenzo) and in part an omen or well-wishing name on its own.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cresci family from?

You can see how Cresci families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresci family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cresci families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cresci family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cresci's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cresci families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresci 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 Cresci ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Confectioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cresci. 50% of Cresci men worked as a Confectioner and 60% of Cresci women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cresci were Shop Assistant (confectionen) and Shop Assistant (confect).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Confectioner
    50%
  • Shop Assistant (confectionen)
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Shop Assistant (confect)
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cresci. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresci 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 958 immigration records available for the last name Cresci. 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 489 military records available for the last name Cresci. For the veterans among your Cresci ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresci lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cresci life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cresci in 1952 was 36, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresci 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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