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Cressaty Family History

Cressaty 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: Cressy, Cressey, Bressan, Pressey, Cassata, Essary, Creasy, Cresta

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Where is the Cressaty family from?

You can see how Cressaty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cressaty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cressaty families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cressaty's in USA. California had the highest population of Cressaty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cressaty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cressaty ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Cressaty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cressaty 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Cressaty. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cressaty. For the veterans among your Cressaty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cressaty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Cressaty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cressaty in 1967 was 85, and 46 in 1999.

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