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Deska Family History

Deska 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, Desha, Jeska, Desta, Desko, Laska, Deak, Belka, Deshaw

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Where is the Deska family from?

You can see how Deska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Deska families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Deska's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Deska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deska 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 Deska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Deska. 60% of Deska men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Labor
    20%
  • Driver
    20%

What Deska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Deska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deska 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Deska. 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 156 military records available for the last name Deska. For the veterans among your Deska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Deska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Deska in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deska 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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