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Schesky Family History

Schesky 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: Chesky, Schenk, Scheck, Schey, Schelske, Selesky, Salesky, Schenke

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Where is the Schesky family from?

You can see how Schesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schesky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Schesky families living in Texas. This was about 86% of all the recorded Schesky's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Schesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schesky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schesky ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Schesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schesky 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Schesky. 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 23 military records available for the last name Schesky. For the veterans among your Schesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schesky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Schesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Schesky in 1968 was 71, and 82 in 2001.

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