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Gressang Family History

Gressang 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: Bressan, Gressman, Grussing, Gressel, Gresens, Greenan, Grassman

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Where is the Gressang family from?

You can see how Gressang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gressang family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gressang families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Gressang families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 69% of all the recorded Gressang's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gressang families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gressang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gressang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Beautician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gressang. 100% of Gressang women worked as a Beautician. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%
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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Gressang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gressang 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Gressang. 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 52 military records available for the last name Gressang. For the veterans among your Gressang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gressang lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Gressang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gressang in 1976 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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