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Kreston Family History

Kreston 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: Preston, Kriston, Ruston, Keeton, Kenton, Ireton, Brenton, Leston

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Where is the Kreston family from?

You can see how Kreston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kreston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Kreston families living in New Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Kreston's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Kreston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kreston ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Kreston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreston 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Kreston. 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 31 military records available for the last name Kreston. For the veterans among your Kreston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreston lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kreston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Kreston in 1967 was 71, and 47 in 2004.

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