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Dashefsky Family History

Dashefsky Surname 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: Lashinsky, Olshefski, Kasperski, Zaretsky, Warshawsky, Laszewski

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Where is the Dashefsky family from?

You can see how Dashefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dashefsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dashefsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Dashefsky families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Dashefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dashefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dashefsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dashefsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dashefsky. 40% of Dashefsky men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Dashefsky women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dashefsky were Tailor and Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Helper
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Tailor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Saleslady
    50%

What Dashefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 589 census records available for the last name Dashefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dashefsky 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Dashefsky. 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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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Dashefsky. For the veterans among your Dashefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dashefsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Dashefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Dashefsky in 1966 was 73, and 92 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dashefsky ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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