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Heska Family History

Heska 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: Huska, Teska, Peska, Jeska, Laska, Heck, Belka, Testa, Berka, Siska

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Where is the Heska family from?

You can see how Heska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heska family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Heska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heska 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 Heska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heska. 50% of Heska 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Heska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Heska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heska 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Heska. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heska. For the veterans among your Heska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heska lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heska in 1961 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heska 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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