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Yasker Family History

Yasker 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: Asker, Tasker, Lasker, Masker, Pasker, Baker, Master, Marker, Anker

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Where is the Yasker family from?

You can see how Yasker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yasker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Yasker families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Yasker family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Yasker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Yasker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yasker 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 86 census records available for the last name Yasker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yasker 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Yasker. 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 8 military records available for the last name Yasker. For the veterans among your Yasker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yasker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Yasker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Yasker in 1964 was 71, and 92 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yasker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yasker 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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