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Haske Family History

Haske Name Meaning

German: from a pet form of an ancient Germanic compound name formed with hadu ‘fight battle’ as the first element.

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


Similar surnames: Raske, Hanke, Harke, Hake, Hacke, Hapke, Sasse, Maske, Paske, Kaske

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Where is the Haske family from?

You can see how Haske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Haske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Haske families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Haske's in USA. California had the highest population of Haske families in 1880.
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What did your Haske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Haske. 35% of Haske men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Haske women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Haske were Clerk and Farm 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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Haske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haske 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 804 immigration records available for the last name Haske. 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 411 military records available for the last name Haske. For the veterans among your Haske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haske lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Haske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Haske in 1956 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

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