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Gresko Family History

Gresko Surname Meaning

Ukrainian: from a pet form of the personal name Hrehor (Russian-oriented transliteration Gregor) a variant of Hryhor (Grygor) vernacular equivalent of Latin Gregorius (see Gregory).

Compare Hresko Slovak and Rusyn (from Slovakia) (Greško): from a pet form of the personal name Gregor (Rusyn Hrehor) ‘Gregory’.

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


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Where is the Gresko family from?

You can see how Gresko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gresko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gresko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Gresko families living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gresko's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Gresko families in 1911.
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What did your Gresko ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gresko. 100% of Gresko 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Gresko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gresko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gresko 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Gresko. 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 592 military records available for the last name Gresko. For the veterans among your Gresko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gresko lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Gresko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gresko in 1952 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gresko 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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