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Shaska Family History

Shaska 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: Shasky, Laska, Kraska, Shankar, Siska, Sarka, Shanks, Slaski, Sharma

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Where is the Shaska family from?

You can see how Shaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaska family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shaska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shaska family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaska's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shaska families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Shaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaska 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shaska. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shaska. For the veterans among your Shaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shaska in 1966 was 84, and 60 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaska 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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