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Ceska Family History

Ceska Name 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: Cesa, Cesta, Teska, Peska, Jeska, Cejka, Laska, Cosma, Casa, Cerda

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Where is the Ceska family from?

You can see how Ceska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ceska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ceska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Ceska families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Ceska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ceska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ceska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ceska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ceska. 34% of Ceska 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Tailor
    34%
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Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Ceska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ceska 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Ceska. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ceska. For the veterans among your Ceska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ceska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ceska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ceska in 1962 was 79, and 19 in 2004.

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