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Jeskie Family History

Jeskie 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: Jessie, Jeske, Jesse, Leslie, Reekie, Leckie, Beske, Meske, Meskin

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Where is the Jeskie family from?

You can see how Jeskie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jeskie family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jeskie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Jeskie families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Jeskie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Jeskie families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jeskie 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 Jeskie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jeskie. 100% of Jeskie women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Jeskie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Jeskie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jeskie 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Jeskie. 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 70 military records available for the last name Jeskie. For the veterans among your Jeskie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jeskie lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Jeskie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Jeskie in 1969 was 73, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jeskie 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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