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Kresl Family History

Kresl Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Kressl from a pet form of Kress 1

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


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Where is the Kresl family from?

You can see how Kresl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kresl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kresl family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Kresl's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Kresl families in 1911.
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What did your Kresl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farming were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kresl. 27% of Kresl men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kresl women worked as a Farming.

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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
    27%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Policeman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farming
    100%

What Kresl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Kresl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kresl 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Kresl. 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 160 military records available for the last name Kresl. For the veterans among your Kresl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresl lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Kresl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kresl in 1948 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kresl

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kresl 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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