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Gressel Name Meaning

South German:: diminutive of Gress nickname for a big person from a variant of grössl a diminutive of gross ‘big’. variant of Grässel (see Grassel ). much altered derivative of the personal name Erasmus . Compare Kress

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


Similar surnames: Ressel, Dressel, Grosser, Grassel, Kresse, Gessel, Brassel, Rassel

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Where is the Gressel family from?

You can see how Gressel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gressel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Gressel families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Gressel's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Gressel families in 1911.
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What did your Gressel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gressel. 100% of Gressel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gressel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressel 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Gressel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 676 military records available for the last name Gressel. For the veterans among your Gressel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gressel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Gressel in 1963 was 68, and 86 in 2004.

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