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Nask Family History

Nask 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: Nash, Ask, Nast, Nack, Naso, Nass, Nasr, Nase, Lask, Pask

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Where is the Nask family from?

You can see how Nask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nask family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nask families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Nask families living in Yorkshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Nask's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Nask families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nask 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 Nask ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Nask. 63% of Nask women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Domestic Servant
    38%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nask 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Nask. 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 192 military records available for the last name Nask. For the veterans among your Nask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nask lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Nask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Nask in 1968 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Nask

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Nask 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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