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Cesky Family History

Cesky 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: Lesky, Chesky, Cressy, Espy, Cerny, Cesar, Lasky, Cesa, Beske, Meske

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Where is the Cesky family from?

You can see how Cesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Cesky families living in Maryland. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cesky's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cesky 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 Cesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber and Machine Opr were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cesky. 100% of Cesky men worked as a Barber and 100% of Cesky women worked as a Machine Opr.

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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

  • Barber
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Opr
    100%

What Cesky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Cesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cesky 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Cesky. 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 73 military records available for the last name Cesky. For the veterans among your Cesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cesky lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Cesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cesky in 1973 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cesky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cesky 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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