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Kreshek Family History

Kreshek 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: Kresge, Kristek, Krisher, Kresse, Knesek, Dresher, Groshek, Peshek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreshek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kreshek ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Kreshek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreshek 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Kreshek. 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 3 military records available for the last name Kreshek. For the veterans among your Kreshek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreshek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Kreshek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Kreshek in 1964 was 81, and 72 in 2001.

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