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Jesky Family History

Jesky 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: Lesky, Jeske, Jesko, Jeska, Jesse, Espy, Jesus, Lasky, Beske, Meske

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Where is the Jesky family from?

You can see how Jesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesky family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Jesky families living in Dorset. This was about 58% of all the recorded Jesky's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Jesky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesky 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 Jesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Licensed Victualler and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Jesky. 50% of Jesky men worked as a Licensed Victualler and 100% of Jesky women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • Licensed Victualler
    50%
  • Ladies Tailor
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Jesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Jesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesky 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Jesky. 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 65 military records available for the last name Jesky. For the veterans among your Jesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Jesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Jesky in 1963 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesky 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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