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Yeski Family History

Yeski 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: Yeske, Koski, Demski, Laski, Seki, Lesky, Beske, Meske, Meskin

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Where is the Yeski family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeski. 63% of Yeski men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Yeski women worked as a Maid.

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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
    63%
  • Farmer
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Yeski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Yeski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeski 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Yeski. 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 11 military records available for the last name Yeski. For the veterans among your Yeski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeski lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Yeski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Yeski in 1971 was 78, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yeski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yeski 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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