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Yeske Family History

Yeske Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Jeszke or Jeśke and of their Germanized form Jeske which is also of Sorbian origin (see Jeschke ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Yerke, Yerkey, Yerks, Yeakel, Yehle, Yanke, Yonke, Genske, Neske

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Where is the Yeske family from?

You can see how Yeske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yeske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yeske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 23 Yeske families living in Illinois. This was about 39% of all the recorded Yeske's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Yeske families in 1880.
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What did your Yeske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yeske. 38% of Yeske men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Yeske women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yeske were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housework
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Yeske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yeske 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Yeske. 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 382 military records available for the last name Yeske. For the veterans among your Yeske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yeske lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Yeske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Yeske in 1954 was 49, and 69 in 2004.

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