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Cresen Family History

Cresen 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: Dresen, Creson, Green, Creek, Cressy, Gresens, Creed, Cresci, Craven

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Where is the Cresen family from?

You can see how Cresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cresen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 7 Cresen families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cresen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cresen families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresen 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 83 census records available for the last name Cresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cresen. 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 Cresen. For the veterans among your Cresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresen

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