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Gressent Family History

Gressent 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: Gressett, Gressel, Gresens, Bessent, Grissett, Present, Grossen

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Where is the Gressent family from?

You can see how Gressent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressent family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Gressent families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Gressent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gressent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Gressent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressent 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Gressent. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gressent. For the veterans among your Gressent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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