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Deszko Family History

Deszko 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: Desko, Demko, Lesko, Desio, Mesko, Destro, Jesko, Fesko, Leshko, Deso

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Where is the Deszko family from?

You can see how Deszko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deszko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Deszko family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Deszko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Deszko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deszko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Deszko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Deszko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deszko 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Deszko. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Deszko. For the veterans among your Deszko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deszko lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1985, in the United States, Deszko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Deszko in 1969 was 76, and 88 in 1985.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Deszko 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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