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Dresti Family History

Dresti 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: Uresti, Presti, Droste, Cresci, Drust, Crespi, Drost, Cresta, Dress

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Where is the Dresti family from?

You can see how Dresti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dresti family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dresti families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 5 Dresti families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Dresti's in USA. California had the highest population of Dresti families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dresti 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 Dresti ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dresti. 100% of Dresti men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

What Dresti family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Dresti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dresti 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Dresti. 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 33 military records available for the last name Dresti. For the veterans among your Dresti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dresti lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Dresti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Dresti in 1966 was 84, and 83 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dresti

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dresti 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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