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Cresey Family History

Cresey 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: Cressy, Cressey, Creasey, Creek, Creed, Crosby, Cresci, Cruse

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Where is the Cresey family from?

You can see how Cresey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cresey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cresey family living in Essex. This was about 6% of all the recorded Cresey's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Cresey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresey 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 Cresey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cresey. 100% of Cresey 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Cresey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresey 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Cresey. 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 210 military records available for the last name Cresey. For the veterans among your Cresey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Cresey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cresey in 1969 was 87, and 47 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresey 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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