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Naska Family History

Naska 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: Laska, Nasta, Gaska, Kaska, Nasca, Raska, Noska, Niska, Maska, Baska

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Where is the Naska family from?

You can see how Naska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Naska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Naska families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Naska families living in Oregon. This was about 33% of all the recorded Naska's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Naska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Naska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Naska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Naska. 58% of Naska 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%
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Census Records

There are 303 census records available for the last name Naska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Naska 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Naska. 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 71 military records available for the last name Naska. For the veterans among your Naska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Naska lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Naska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Naska in 1969 was 45, and 71 in 2001.

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