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Kressly Family History

Kressly 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: Kressley, Pressly, Kress, Cressy, Pressey, Cressey, Kresse, Gressley

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Where is the Kressly family from?

You can see how Kressly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kressly family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kressly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Kressly families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kressly's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kressly families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kressly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kressly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kressly. 100% of Kressly men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 913 census records available for the last name Kressly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kressly 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Kressly. 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 163 military records available for the last name Kressly. For the veterans among your Kressly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kressly lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kressly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kressly in 1962 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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