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Jaske Family History

Jaske 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: Paske, Kaske, Laske, Jasko, Raske, Faske, Zaske, Haske, Jeske, Vaske

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Where is the Jaske family from?

You can see how Jaske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jaske family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Jaske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Jaske families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Jaske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Jaske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jaske 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 Jaske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jaske. 28% of Jaske men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Jaske women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jaske were Proprietor and File Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Maid
    38%
  • File Clerk
    25%

What Jaske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jaske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaske 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 261 immigration records available for the last name Jaske. 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 262 military records available for the last name Jaske. For the veterans among your Jaske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaske lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Jaske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jaske in 1956 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaske 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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