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Staska Family History

Staska 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: Stasko, Laska, Kraska, Stack, Siska, Straka, Stark, Sarka, Slaski

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Where is the Staska family from?

You can see how Staska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Staska family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Staska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Staska family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Staska's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Staska families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Staska 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 Staska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Staska. 28% of Staska men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Staska women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Staska were Labor 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    40%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Waitress
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%

What Staska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Staska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Staska 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Staska. 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 188 military records available for the last name Staska. For the veterans among your Staska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Staska lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Staska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Staska in 1963 was 81, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Staska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Staska 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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