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Jesk Family History

Jesk 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, Jeck, Jesko, Jeska, Jess, Beck, Heck, Peck, Best, Ness

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Where is the Jesk family from?

You can see how Jesk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jesk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jesk family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jesk's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Jesk families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jesk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Jesk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jesk 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Jesk. 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 11 military records available for the last name Jesk. For the veterans among your Jesk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jesk lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Jesk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jesk in 1984 was 75, and 89 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jesk 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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