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Kressh Family History

Kressh 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: Kress, Kresch, Kresse, Krebs, Cressy, Krech, Kreis, Krass, Gress

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Where is the Kressh family from?

You can see how Kressh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kressh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kressh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kressh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kressh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kressh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Kressh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kressh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Kressh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kressh. For the veterans among your Kressh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kressh lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1988, in the United States, Kressh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kressh in 1982 was 85, and 83 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kressh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kressh 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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