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Gresett Family History

Gresett 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: Greseth, Gressett, Bresett, Gresens, Gravett, Grissett, Present

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Where is the Gresett family from?

You can see how Gresett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gresett family living in Florida. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gresett's in USA. Florida and 2 other states had the highest population of Gresett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresett 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 Gresett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housekeeping was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gresett. 100% of Gresett women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Gresett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Gresett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Gresett. 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 5 military records available for the last name Gresett. For the veterans among your Gresett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresett lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresett

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