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Gaske Family History

Gaske 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: Paske, Kaske, Ganske, Laske, Gacke, Gaska, Raske, Gase, Faske, Gasko

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Where is the Gaske family from?

You can see how Gaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gaske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gaske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Gaske families living in Wisconsin. This was about 68% of all the recorded Gaske's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gaske families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gaske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gaske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gaske. 34% of Gaske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Gaske women worked as a Domestic. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gaske were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gaske 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Gaske. 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 170 military records available for the last name Gaske. For the veterans among your Gaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gaske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Gaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Gaske in 1966 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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