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Deskes Family History

Deskes Name 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: Decker, Debes, Berkes, Duskey, Denke, Dees, Eakes, Heikes, Perkes

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Where is the Deskes family from?

You can see how Deskes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deskes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deskes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Deskes family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Deskes's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Deskes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deskes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deskes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Deskes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Deskes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deskes 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Deskes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Deskes. For the veterans among your Deskes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deskes lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Deskes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Deskes in 1971 was 69, and 82 in 1974.

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