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Deski Family History

Deski 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: Demski, Debski, Desai, Deskin, Desko, Koski, Deak, Denke, Laski, Seki

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Where is the Deski family from?

You can see how Deski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Deski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Deski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Deski family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Deski's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Deski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Deski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Deski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Deski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Deski 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Deski. 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 Deski. For the veterans among your Deski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Deski lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Deski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Deski in 1970 was 80, and 77 in 2003.

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