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Kreske Family History

Kreske Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name based on the ancient Germanic element grād ‘hungry greedy eager’ (Old Saxon grādag) or from the personal name Christian (see Kress).

This surname is now more common in the US than in Germany.

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


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Where is the Kreske family from?

You can see how Kreske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kreske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kreske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Kreske families living in Ohio. This was about 14% of all the recorded Kreske's in USA. Ohio and 3 other states had the highest population of Kreske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kreske 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 Kreske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kreske. 50% of Kreske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Kreske women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Kreske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Kreske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kreske 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Kreske. 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 111 military records available for the last name Kreske. For the veterans among your Kreske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kreske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kreske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kreske in 1963 was 48, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kreske 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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