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Kreson Family History

Kreson 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: Kresin, Krason, Freson, Ireson, Krewson, Creson, Kron, Keeton, Kress

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Where is the Kreson family from?

You can see how Kreson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kreson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Kreson families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreson's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Kreson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreson 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 Kreson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreson. 34% of Kreson men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kreson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kreson were Labor and Sales Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%

What Kreson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Kreson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreson 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Kreson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Kreson. For the veterans among your Kreson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Kreson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Kreson in 1969 was 72, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreson 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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