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Kresyman Family History

Kresyman 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: Pressman, Freyman, Dressman, Kreitman, Gressman, Freshman, Cressman

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Where is the Kresyman family from?

You can see how Kresyman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresyman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kresyman family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kresyman's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Kresyman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kresyman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kresyman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kresyman. 38% of Kresyman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kresyman women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Kresyman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Kresyman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kresyman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kresyman. 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 62 military records available for the last name Kresyman. For the veterans among your Kresyman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresyman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Kresyman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kresyman in 1968 was 72, and 62 in 2004.

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