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Kressman Family History

Kressman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kressmann: variant of Kress. Compare Cressman.

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


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Where is the Kressman family from?

You can see how Kressman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kressman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kressman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kressman family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kressman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kressman families in 1911.
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What did your Kressman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kressman. 34% of Kressman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kressman women worked as a 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
    34%
  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Kressman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kressman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kressman 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Kressman. 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 155 military records available for the last name Kressman. For the veterans among your Kressman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kressman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kressman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Kressman in 1962 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kressman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kressman 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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