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Jeszke Family History

Jeszke 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: Jeske, Jesse, Beske, Meske, Teske, Jessie, Leske, Jenke, Jeschke

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Where is the Jeszke family from?

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

In 1940, Clipper Win was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeszke. 100% of Jeszke men worked as a Clipper Win.

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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

  • Clipper Win
    100%

What Jeszke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Jeszke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeszke 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Jeszke. 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 9 military records available for the last name Jeszke. For the veterans among your Jeszke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeszke lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Jeszke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Jeszke in 1969 was 75, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jeszke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeszke 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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