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Yask Family History

Yask 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: Ask, Lask, Pask, Mask, Yank, Rask, Kask, Yack, Yasko, Yang

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Where is the Yask family from?

You can see how Yask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yask family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Yask families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Yask families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Yask's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yask families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yask 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 163 census records available for the last name Yask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yask 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Yask. 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 7 military records available for the last name Yask. For the veterans among your Yask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yask lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Yask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yask in 1979 was 90, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yask 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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