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Deske Family History

Deske 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: Denke, Beske, Meske, Teske, Leske, Demske, Deike, Neske, Jeske, Geske

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Where is the Deske family from?

You can see how Deske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deske family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Deske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Deske families living in Iowa. This was about 14% of all the recorded Deske's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Deske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deske 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 Deske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Deske. 34% of Deske men worked as a Salesman and 25% of Deske women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Deske were Carpenter and Waitress.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%

What Deske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 454 census records available for the last name Deske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deske 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Deske. 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 47 military records available for the last name Deske. For the veterans among your Deske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Deske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Deske in 1965 was 73, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Deske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deske 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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