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Caske Family History

Caske 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: Paske, Case, Kaske, Cake, Laske, Raske, Caskey, Faske, Zaske, Haske

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Where is the Caske family from?

You can see how Caske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Caske families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Caske family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Caske's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Caske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Caske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caske. 19% of Caske men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Caske women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caske 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Caske. 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 85 military records available for the last name Caske. For the veterans among your Caske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Caske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Caske in 1966 was 84, and 85 in 2003.

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