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Hesko Family History

Hesko 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: Lesko, Mesko, Hresko, Jesko, Fesko, Herko, Desko, Pesko, Heck, Heino

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Where is the Hesko family from?

You can see how Hesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hesko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hesko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Hesko families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hesko's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hesko families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hesko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Hesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hesko 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Hesko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 66 military records available for the last name Hesko. For the veterans among your Hesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hesko lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Hesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hesko in 1961 was 46, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hesko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hesko 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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