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Oresko Family History

Oresko 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, Gresko, Orso, Moresco, Trisko, Lesko, Mesko, Resto, Plesko

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Where is the Oresko family from?

You can see how Oresko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oresko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Oresko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Oresko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Oresko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Oresko 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 Oresko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Oresko. 100% of Oresko women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Oresko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Oresko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oresko 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Oresko. 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 Oresko. For the veterans among your Oresko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oresko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Oresko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Oresko in 1949 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Oresko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Oresko 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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