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Kresge Family History

Kresge Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Kreske.

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


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Where is the Kresge family from?

You can see how Kresge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresge family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kresge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Kresge family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kresge's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kresge families in 1891.
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What did your Kresge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kresge. 23% of Kresge men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Kresge women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kresge were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 479 immigration records available for the last name Kresge. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kresge. For the veterans among your Kresge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresge lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Kresge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kresge in 1953 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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