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Desko Family History

Desko Surname Meaning

Slovak (Deško): probably from a variant of Dežko, a pet form of the personal name Dezider, Latin Desiderius. This surname is also found in Czechia.

Polish: unexplained.

Slovenian (Deško): ethnic name or nickname from a shortened Slovenized form of Italian tedesco ‘German’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Desko family from?

You can see how Desko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Desko family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Desko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Desko families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Desko's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Desko families in 1911.
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What did your Desko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Topper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Desko. 40% of Desko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Desko women worked as a Topper.

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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
    40%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Dishwasher
    10%
  • Attendant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Topper
    100%

What Desko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Desko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Desko 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Desko. 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 134 military records available for the last name Desko. For the veterans among your Desko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Desko lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Desko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Desko in 1949 was 45, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Desko 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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