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Mileska Family History

Mileska 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: Mikeska, Mileski, Miles, Miska, Maleski, Milek, Milewski, Meleski

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Where is the Mileska family from?

You can see how Mileska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mileska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mileska families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mileska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mileska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mileska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mileska ancestors do for a living?

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

There are 112 census records available for the last name Mileska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mileska 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Mileska. 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 29 military records available for the last name Mileska. For the veterans among your Mileska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mileska lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Mileska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mileska in 1976 was 52, and 94 in 2002.

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