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Kressler Family History

Kressler Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from Kressel in Baden. Compare Cressler.

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


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Where is the Kressler family from?

You can see how Kressler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kressler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kressler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Kressler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kressler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kressler families in 1891.
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What did your Kressler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kressler. 37% of Kressler men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Kressler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kressler were Butcher and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Butcher
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    27%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Secretary
    14%
  • Housework
    14%

What Kressler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kressler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kressler 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Kressler. 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 493 military records available for the last name Kressler. For the veterans among your Kressler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kressler lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Kressler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kressler in 1944 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kressler 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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