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Haeske Family History

Haeske 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: Hueske, Haske, Zaeske, Haese, Halse, Hase, Paske, Hake, Hanke, Kaske

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Where is the Haeske family from?

You can see how Haeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haeske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Haeske families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Haeske's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Haeske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Haeske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Haeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pattern Maker and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haeske. 28% of Haeske men worked as a Pattern Maker and 100% of Haeske women worked as an Operator. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Pattern Maker
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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What Haeske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Haeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haeske 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Haeske. 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 99 military records available for the last name Haeske. For the veterans among your Haeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haeske lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Haeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Haeske in 1955 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

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