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Cressman Family History

Cressman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kressmann: see Kressman.

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


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Where is the Cressman family from?

You can see how Cressman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cressman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cressman families living in Suffolk. This was about 42% of all the recorded Cressman's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Cressman families in 1891.
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What did your Cressman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoring Gents was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cressman. 100% of Cressman women worked as a Tailoring Gents.

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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

  • Tailoring Gents
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Cressman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressman 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 965 immigration records available for the last name Cressman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cressman. For the veterans among your Cressman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressman lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cressman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cressman in 1956 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cressman 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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