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Cheske Family History

Cheske 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, Chase, Chester, Chasse, Chene, Huske, Chesley, Beske, Meske

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Where is the Cheske family from?

You can see how Cheske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cheske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Cheske families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cheske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cheske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cheske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cheske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cheske. 100% of Cheske men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cheske women worked as a Saleslady. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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What Cheske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Cheske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cheske 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Cheske. 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 43 military records available for the last name Cheske. For the veterans among your Cheske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cheske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cheske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cheske in 1966 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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