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Cresswell Family History

Cresswell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Creswell.

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


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Where is the Cresswell family from?

You can see how Cresswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cresswell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 51 Cresswell families living in Ontario. This was about 76% of all the recorded Cresswell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cresswell families in 1911.
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What did your Cresswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cresswell. 37% of Cresswell men worked as a Labourer and 50% of Cresswell women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cresswell were Merline Miner and Housewife.

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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

  • Labourer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Blacksmith
    19%
  • Merline Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Cresswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 70,000 census records available for the last name Cresswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresswell 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Cresswell. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Cresswell. For the veterans among your Cresswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresswell lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Cresswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cresswell in 1948 was 43, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresswell 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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