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Cresto Family History

Cresto Surname Meaning

Italian (Piedmont): possibly a variant of Cresta or a habitational name from a place called Cresto in Turin province.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cresto family from?

You can see how Cresto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cresto family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cresto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Cresto family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cresto's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cresto families in 1871.
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What did your Cresto ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cresto. 40% of Cresto men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cresto women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cresto were Attendant and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Miner
    22%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Attendant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Cresto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cresto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cresto 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 619 immigration records available for the last name Cresto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 216 military records available for the last name Cresto. For the veterans among your Cresto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cresto lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Cresto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cresto in 1957 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cresto ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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