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Taskila Family History

Taskila 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: Takala, Lassila, Gaskill, Laska, Basil, Taira, Haskin, Takeda

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Where is the Taskila family from?

You can see how Taskila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taskila family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Taskila families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taskila's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Taskila families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taskila surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Taskila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Taskila. 50% of Taskila men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Miner
    25%
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Taskila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taskila 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Taskila. 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 33 military records available for the last name Taskila. For the veterans among your Taskila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taskila lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Taskila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Taskila in 1970 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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