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Gressmann Family History

Gressmann 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: Grossmann, Gressman, Rossmann, Grassman, Pressman, Tessmann, Dressman

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Where is the Gressmann family from?

You can see how Gressmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gressmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Gressmann family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Gressmann's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Gressmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gressmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gressmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gressmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressmann 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Gressmann. 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 498 military records available for the last name Gressmann. For the veterans among your Gressmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Gressmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Gressmann in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 1990.

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