What does the surname Kressler mean?

The surname Kressler means "One who sells or deals in cress or greens.". It is of German origin.

How common is the Kressler surname?

There are approximately 1,200 people with the surname Kressler in the United States.

Are there Kressler soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 20 soldiers with the Kressler surname appear in Civil War records.

Kressler

Occupational

Meaning

One who sells or deals in cress or greens.

Etymology

Derived from German 'Kresse' (cress plant) with the occupational suffix '-ler'. This indicates a merchant or cultivator of herbs and vegetables.

About the Kressler Surname

An occupational surname denoting someone who grew, harvested, or sold cress and other leafy vegetables. Such surnames were common among market gardeners in medieval German towns.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname

Rare Common

Concentrated in German-speaking regions, particularly in agricultural areas.

Kressler Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Kressler Surname

Charles L. Kressler

Corporal

Quick Facts

Origin: German
Classification: Occupational
Earliest Record: 16th century German records
Estimated Bearers: 1,200

War Records

20 soldiers with the Kressler surname found in Civil War records.

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