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Heski Family History

Heski 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: Heskin, Heck, Haskin, Koski, Demski, Laski, Seki, Hoskin, Hess, Lesky

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Where is the Heski family from?

You can see how Heski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heski families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Heski's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heski 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 Heski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heski. 100% of Heski 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 Heski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Heski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heski 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Heski. 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 47 military records available for the last name Heski. For the veterans among your Heski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heski lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Heski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Heski in 1967 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heski 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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