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Gresset Family History

Gresset 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: Gressel, Gressett, Gresser, Grasser, Presser, Gress, Ressel, Pressey

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Where is the Gresset family from?

You can see how Gresset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gresset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Gresset families living in Texas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Gresset's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Gresset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gresset 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 Gresset ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gresset. 100% of Gresset men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Gresset family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Gresset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresset 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Gresset. 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 21 military records available for the last name Gresset. For the veterans among your Gresset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresset lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1993, in the United States, Gresset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Gresset in 1972 was 59, and 64 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gresset

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresset 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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