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Kresse Family History

Kresse Surname Meaning

German: variant of Kress. Germanized form of Slovenian Krese: nickname from a derivative of kresiti ‘to make bonfire’ or kres ‘bonfire’ or from a derivative of kresati ‘to strike fire’.

In part Kresse is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola Slovenia (see Kocevar).

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


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Where is the Kresse family from?

You can see how Kresse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresse family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kresse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Kresse families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Kresse's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Kresse families in 1880.
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What did your Kresse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kresse. 27% of Kresse men worked as a Farmer and 46% of Kresse women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kresse were Manager and Bookkeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    46%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kresse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kresse 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 945 immigration records available for the last name Kresse. 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 Kresse. For the veterans among your Kresse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresse lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Kresse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kresse in 1941 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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