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Jaska Family History

Jaska 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, Jacka, Gaska, Jasko, Kaska, Raska, Janka, Jarka, Juska, Jeska

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Where is the Jaska family from?

You can see how Jaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaska family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Jaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Jaska families living in Minnesota. This was about 64% of all the recorded Jaska's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Jaska families in 1880.
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What did your Jaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaska. 36% of Jaska men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Jaska women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaska were Clerk and New Worker. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • File Clerk
    29%
  • New Worker
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaska 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Jaska. 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 157 military records available for the last name Jaska. For the veterans among your Jaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Jaska in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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