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Oresta Family History

Oresta 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: Cresta, Kresta, Resta, Presta, Foresta, Oest, Cuesta, Testa, Forest

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Where is the Oresta family from?

You can see how Oresta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oresta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Oresta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Oresta families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Oresta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Oresta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oresta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Oresta ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 196 census records available for the last name Oresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresta 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Oresta. 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 16 military records available for the last name Oresta. For the veterans among your Oresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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