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Gressel Family History

Gressel Surname Meaning

South German: diminutive of Gress nickname for a big person from a variant of grössl a diminutive of gross ‘big’.

Variant of Grässel (see Grassel).

Much altered derivative of the personal name Erasmus.

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


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Where is the Gressel family from?

You can see how Gressel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gressel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Gressel families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Gressel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gressel families in 1891.
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What did your Gressel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gressel. 47% of Gressel men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Gressel women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gressel were Salesman and New Worker.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Butcher
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%

What Gressel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gressel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressel 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Gressel. 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 676 military records available for the last name Gressel. For the veterans among your Gressel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gressel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gressel in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gressel 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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