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Dresko Family History

Dresko 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: Hresko, Drisko, Gresko, Desko, Demko, Dress, Trisko, Lesko, Dresel

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Where is the Dresko family from?

You can see how Dresko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dresko family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dresko's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Dresko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresko 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

There are 79 census records available for the last name Dresko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresko 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Dresko. 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 24 military records available for the last name Dresko. For the veterans among your Dresko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Dresko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Dresko in 1972 was 85, and 69 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dresko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresko 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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