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Zoske Family History

Zoske 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: Roske, Koske, Zaske, Cocke, Rose, Fosse, Hose, Paske, Cosse, Koski

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Where is the Zoske family from?

You can see how Zoske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zoske family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Zoske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Zoske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 27% of all the recorded Zoske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Zoske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zoske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Zoske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zoske. 60% of Zoske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Zoske women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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What Zoske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Zoske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zoske 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Zoske. 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 130 military records available for the last name Zoske. For the veterans among your Zoske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zoske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zoske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Zoske in 1963 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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