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Valaske Family History

Valaske 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: Valasek, Laske, Blaske, Vaske, Galaska, Valade, Maaske, Talaska

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Where is the Valaske family from?

You can see how Valaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Valaske family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Valaske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Valaske families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Valaske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Valaske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Valaske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Valaske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Valaske. 50% of Valaske 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Valaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Valaske 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Valaske. 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 41 military records available for the last name Valaske. For the veterans among your Valaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Valaske lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Valaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Valaske in 1968 was 63, and 81 in 2002.

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