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Gressley Family History

Gressley Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Gressly a variant of Gressel.

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


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Where is the Gressley family from?

You can see how Gressley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gressley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Gressley families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Gressley's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Gressley families in 1911.
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What did your Gressley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Milker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gressley. 26% of Gressley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gressley women worked as a Milker.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Milker
    100%

What Gressley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gressley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressley 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Gressley. 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 292 military records available for the last name Gressley. For the veterans among your Gressley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Gressley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gressley in 1963 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gressley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gressley 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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