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Gesko Family History

Gesko 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: Lesko, Mesko, Gasko, Geske, Jesko, Fesko, Gresko, Desko, Pesko, Gero

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Where is the Gesko family from?

You can see how Gesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gesko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Gesko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gesko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gesko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Gesko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gesko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gesko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Gesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gesko 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Gesko. 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 25 military records available for the last name Gesko. For the veterans among your Gesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gesko lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Gesko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Gesko in 1972 was 82, and 81 in 1999.

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