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Kresta Family History

Kresta Surname Meaning

Czech: from an altered form of the personal name Krist.

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


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Where is the Kresta family from?

You can see how Kresta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kresta family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kresta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Kresta families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Kresta's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Kresta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kresta 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 Kresta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kresta. 41% of Kresta men worked as a Farmer and 78% of Kresta women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kresta were Farm Laborer and Typist.

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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
    41%
  • Farm Operator
    23%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    78%
  • Typist
    23%

What Kresta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Kresta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kresta 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Kresta. 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 91 military records available for the last name Kresta. For the veterans among your Kresta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kresta lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kresta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kresta in 1959 was 55, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kresta 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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