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Kresh Family History

Kresh 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: Kress, Krech, Kresch, Krish, Resh, Fresh, Gresh, Kresl, Kreh, Brush

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Where is the Kresh family from?

You can see how Kresh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kresh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kresh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kresh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kresh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kresh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kresh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kresh. 40% of Kresh 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
    40%
  • Presser
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Loader
    20%
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Census Records

There are 609 census records available for the last name Kresh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kresh 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Kresh. 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 137 military records available for the last name Kresh. For the veterans among your Kresh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kresh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Kresh in 1964 was 59, and 2 in 2002.

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