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Cresp Family History

Cresp 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: Crisp, Crespi, Crespo, Crest, Cress, Cresap, Cross, Kress, Creek

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Where is the Cresp family from?

You can see how Cresp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresp family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cresp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Cresp families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cresp's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cresp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresp 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 Cresp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cresp. 100% of Cresp 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 Cresp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresp 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Cresp. 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 52 military records available for the last name Cresp. For the veterans among your Cresp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresp lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Cresp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cresp in 1977 was 79, and 19 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresp 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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