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Cheska Family History

Cheska 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: Chesla, Chesky, Chesna, Chupka, Cuesta, Chiesa, Cesa, Cresta, Cheek

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Where is the Cheska family from?

You can see how Cheska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cheska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Cheska families living in Nebraska. This was about 55% of all the recorded Cheska's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Cheska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheska 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 Cheska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cheska. 67% of Cheska 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
    67%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Cheska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Cheska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheska 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Cheska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 54 military records available for the last name Cheska. For the veterans among your Cheska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cheska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cheska in 1963 was 82, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cheska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cheska 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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