History of your Surname
Get access to Cresia family records.Start a free trial

Cresia Family History

Cresia 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: Cresta, Cressy, Cuesta, Cresci, Ciresi, Crespi, Cesa, Crea, Kresta

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Cresia family from?

You can see how Cresia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cresia families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cresia's in USA. California had the highest population of Cresia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cresia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cresia ancestors do for a living?

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

What Cresia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Cresia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresia census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Cresia

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Cresia. 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.

View all Cresia immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Cresia. For the veterans among your Cresia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cresia military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cresia family history

Discover More

What is the average Cresia lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1990, in the United States, Cresia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cresia in 1975 was 82, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cresia

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cresia family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Cresia last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial