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Kreskey Family History

Kreskey 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: Pressey, Krekel, Kresge, Breakey, Kreke, Kressley, Kaskey, Cressey

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Where is the Kreskey family from?

You can see how Kreskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kreskey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kreskey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kreskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreskey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Kreskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreskey 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Kreskey. 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 32 military records available for the last name Kreskey. For the veterans among your Kreskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreskey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Kreskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kreskey in 1966 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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