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Kesko Family History

Kesko 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: Kosko, Lesko, Mesko, Jesko, Fesko, Keske, Desko, Kasko, Pesko, Koski

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Where is the Kesko family from?

You can see how Kesko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kesko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kesko families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Kesko's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kesko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kesko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kesko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kesko. 100% of Kesko 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Kesko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Kesko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kesko 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Kesko. 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 18 military records available for the last name Kesko. For the veterans among your Kesko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kesko lifespan?

Average Kesko life expectancy in 1969 was 73 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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