History of your Surname
Get access to Diresta family records.Start a free trial

Diresta Family History

Diresta Name 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: Cresta, Kresta, Resta, Presta, Foresta, Agresta, Desta, Cuesta

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Diresta family from?

You can see how Diresta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Diresta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Diresta families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Diresta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Diresta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Diresta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Diresta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Diresta. 100% of Diresta women worked as an Operator. .

View Census Data for Diresta | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Diresta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Diresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Diresta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Diresta

Passenger Lists

There are 117 immigration records available for the last name Diresta. 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.

View all Diresta immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 60 military records available for the last name Diresta. For the veterans among your Diresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Diresta military records

You've only scratched the surface of Diresta family history

Discover More

What is the average Diresta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Diresta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Diresta in 1963 was 84, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Diresta

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Diresta family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Diresta last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial