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Cresell Family History

Cresell 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: Creswell, Gesell, Rosell, Dresel, Grewell, Crispell, Revell, Fredell

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Where is the Cresell family from?

You can see how Cresell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cresell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cresell families living in Suffolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cresell's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Cresell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresell 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 122 census records available for the last name Cresell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Cresell. 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 Cresell. For the veterans among your Cresell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresell lifespan?

Average Cresell life expectancy in 2004 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresell 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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