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Gresslin Family History

Gresslin 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: Goessling, Breslin, Geeslin, Gressley, Gressman, Kressin, Gressler

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Where is the Gresslin family from?

You can see how Gresslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresslin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gresslin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Gresslin families living in New York. This was about 54% of all the recorded Gresslin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Gresslin families in 1880.
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What did your Gresslin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gresslin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Gresslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresslin 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Gresslin. 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 8 military records available for the last name Gresslin. For the veterans among your Gresslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresslin lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Gresslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Gresslin in 1986 was 89, and 81 in 1995.

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