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Jasken Family History

Jasken 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: Asker, Jason, Paske, Kasten, Haskin, Hasten, Kaske, Laskin, Tasker

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Where is the Jasken family from?

You can see how Jasken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasken family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jasken families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Jasken families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Jasken's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Jasken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jasken surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Jasken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Jasken. 100% of Jasken men worked as a Laborer. .

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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%
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Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Jasken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasken 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Jasken. 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 25 military records available for the last name Jasken. For the veterans among your Jasken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasken lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Jasken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Jasken in 1957 was 25, and 87 in 2004.

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