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Cressler Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Kressler .

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


Similar surnames: Pressler, Kressley, Gressley, Cressey, Resser, Bressler, Gressler

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Where is the Cressler family from?

You can see how Cressler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cressler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Cressler families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cressler's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cressler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cressler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cressler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cressler. 100% of Cressler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cressler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressler 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Cressler. 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 517 military records available for the last name Cressler. For the veterans among your Cressler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cressler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cressler in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2003.

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