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Oreskovich Family History

Oreskovich Name Meaning

Americanized form of Croatian Orešković: derivative of a dialect diminutive of oreh ‘walnut’ perhaps used as a (pejorative) nickname for a physically small man or as an occupational name for someone who collected and sold walnuts.

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


Similar surnames: Boskovich, Yurkovich, Perkovich, Ratkovich, Vuckovich, Milkovich

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Where is the Oreskovich family from?

You can see how Oreskovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Oreskovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Oreskovich families living in Ohio. This was about 15% of all the recorded Oreskovich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Oreskovich families in 1920.
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What did your Oreskovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Oreskovich. 49% of Oreskovich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Oreskovich women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Oreskovich were Labor and Housewife. .

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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
    49%
  • Mill Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Labor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Oreskovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Oreskovich 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Oreskovich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 379 military records available for the last name Oreskovich. For the veterans among your Oreskovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Oreskovich lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Oreskovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Oreskovich in 1943 was 34, and 85 in 2004.

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