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Keske Family History

Keske Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Gieske.

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


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Where is the Keske family from?

You can see how Keske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Keske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Keske families living in London. This was about 63% of all the recorded Keske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Keske families in 1891.
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What did your Keske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Keske. 45% of Keske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Keske women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Keske were Farming and Teacher.

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Keske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Keske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keske 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Keske. 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 220 military records available for the last name Keske. For the veterans among your Keske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keske lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Keske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Keske in 1953 was 27, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keske 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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