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Saska Family History

Saska 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: Laska, Siska, Sarka, Gaska, Kaska, Raska, Sawka, Maska, Baska, Saeki

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Where is the Saska family from?

You can see how Saska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saska family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Saska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Saska family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Saska's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Saska families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saska 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 Saska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Saska. 42% of Saska men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Saska women worked as a Maid.

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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
    42%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Saska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 772 census records available for the last name Saska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saska 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Saska. 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 279 military records available for the last name Saska. For the veterans among your Saska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saska lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Saska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Saska in 1960 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saska 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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