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Gresen Family History

Gresen 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: Green, Gresens, Greven, Giesen, Dresen, Greisen, Giesel, Gressel

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Where is the Gresen family from?

You can see how Gresen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gresen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Gresen families living in Maryland. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gresen's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Gresen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresen 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 Gresen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gresen. 50% of Gresen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gresen women worked as a Farm Work.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Work
    100%

What Gresen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Gresen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresen 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Gresen. 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 49 military records available for the last name Gresen. For the veterans among your Gresen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Gresen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gresen in 1962 was 74, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresen 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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