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Gressler Name Meaning

German: variant of Grässler itself a variant of Graser .

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


Similar surnames: Gresser, Ressler, Bressler, Gressley, Tressler, Pressler, Gessler

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Where is the Gressler family from?

You can see how Gressler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Gressler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Gressler families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Gressler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Gressler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gressler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gressler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gressler. 22% of Gressler men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Gressler women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gressler were Janitor and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Janitor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gressler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressler 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 327 immigration records available for the last name Gressler. 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 394 military records available for the last name Gressler. For the veterans among your Gressler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Gressler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Gressler in 1957 was 78, and 56 in 2004.

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