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Kresy Family History

Kresy 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: Kress, Krey, Kresl, Rey, Krebs, Cressy, Kley, Remy, Krech, Kraly

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Where is the Kresy family from?

You can see how Kresy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kresy family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kresy's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kresy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kresy 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 Kresy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kresy. 100% of Kresy men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Kresy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Kresy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kresy 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Kresy. 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 5 military records available for the last name Kresy. For the veterans among your Kresy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kresy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kresy in 1967 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kresy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kresy 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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