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Creso Family History

Creso Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Crespo, Crego, Crest, Cress, Cresto, Creson, Cross, Raso, Caruso

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Where is the Creso family from?

You can see how Creso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Creso family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Creso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Creso families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 57% of all the recorded Creso's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Creso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Creso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Creso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Creso. 100% of Creso 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Creso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Creso 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Creso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Creso. For the veterans among your Creso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Creso lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Creso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Creso in 1962 was 76, and 94 in 2000.

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