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Gresser Family History

Gresser Surname Meaning

German: variant of Graser.

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


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Where is the Gresser family from?

You can see how Gresser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Gresser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Gresser families living in Cardiganshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Gresser's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Gresser families in 1891.
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What did your Gresser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailor Gents Garments and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Gresser. 100% of Gresser men worked as a Tailor Gents Garments and 60% of Gresser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Tailor Gents Garments
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Domestic Servant
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%

What Gresser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Gresser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresser 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 939 immigration records available for the last name Gresser. 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 Gresser. For the veterans among your Gresser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gresser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gresser in 1963 was 80, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresser 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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