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Kressin Family History

Kressin Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Kresin.

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


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Where is the Kressin family from?

You can see how Kressin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kressin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kressin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Kressin families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Kressin's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kressin families in 1880.
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What did your Kressin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kressin. 39% of Kressin men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kressin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kressin were Truck Driver and 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
    39%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Helper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Kressin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kressin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kressin 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Kressin. 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 599 military records available for the last name Kressin. For the veterans among your Kressin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kressin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kressin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kressin in 1949 was 51, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kressin 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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