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Waskosky Family History

Waskosky 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: Makosky, Laskoski, Laskowski, Makovsky, Wasko, Walkowski, Jaskowski

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Where is the Waskosky family from?

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

What did your Waskosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Waskosky. 43% of Waskosky 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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Miner
    29%
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Census Records

There are 190 census records available for the last name Waskosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waskosky 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Waskosky. 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 86 military records available for the last name Waskosky. For the veterans among your Waskosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waskosky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Waskosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waskosky in 1965 was 58, and 72 in 2003.

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