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Blasko Family History

Blasko Surname Meaning

Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian (Blaško) are derived from a pet form of the personal names Blažej (Slovak) and Blaž (Slovenian and Croatian), both equivalents of the Latin Blasius. It may also originate from a pet form of various Slavic compound personal names (see Blazek).

Hungarian (mainly Blaskó) has its roots in Slavic origin (see above), or it may come from a Hungarian hypocoristic derivative of the personal name Balázs, which is also derived from the Latin Blasius (see Balazs, compare Balasco).

The name has an Americanized form of Czech, Slovak, and Slovenian, represented as Blažko, which serves as a cognate to the aforementioned names.

These variations reflect the rich linguistic and cultural influences across different regions, demonstrating how personal names evolve over time.

Understanding these etymological connections helps to appreciate the shared heritage and diversity within Slavic and Hungarian naming traditions.

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


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You can see how Blasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Blasko family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Blasko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Blasko families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Blasko's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Blasko families in 1880.
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What did your Blasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Blasko. 39% of Blasko men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Blasko women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Blasko were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    18%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Blasko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Blasko. For the veterans among your Blasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Blasko lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Blasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Blasko in 1945 was 52, and 78 in 2004.

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