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Dreska Family History

Dreska Surname 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: Kraska, Cresta, Dress, Dresel, Kresta, Hruska, Resta, Triska, Hresko

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Where is the Dreska family from?

You can see how Dreska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dreska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Dreska families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Dreska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Dreska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dreska 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 Dreska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dreska. 50% of Dreska men worked as a Foreman and 50% of Dreska women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dreska were Manager and Clerk.

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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

  • Foreman
    50%
  • Manager
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Dreska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Dreska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dreska 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Dreska. 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 66 military records available for the last name Dreska. For the veterans among your Dreska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dreska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Dreska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Dreska in 1967 was 65, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dreska 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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