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Yeska Family History

Yeska 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: Teska, Peska, Jeska, Yuska, Yeske, Laska, Belka, Testa, Berka, Siska

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Where is the Yeska family from?

You can see how Yeska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Yeska families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Yeska's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Yeska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yeska 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 Yeska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeska. 50% of Yeska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yeska women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Stockman
    25%
  • Feface Collector
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Yeska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Yeska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeska 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Yeska. 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 77 military records available for the last name Yeska. For the veterans among your Yeska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeska lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yeska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Yeska in 1967 was 82, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeska 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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