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Zeske Family History

Zeske 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: Beske, Meske, Zieske, Teske, Leske, Zaske, Neske, Jeske, Geske, Zemke

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Where is the Zeske family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zeske. 100% of Zeske 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
    100%

What Zeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 133 census records available for the last name Zeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zeske 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Zeske. 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 30 military records available for the last name Zeske. For the veterans among your Zeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zeske lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Zeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Zeske in 1972 was 58, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zeske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zeske 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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