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Yasko Family History

Yasko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Jaśko, Slovak Jaško, and Hungarian Jaskó (see Jasko) or of Slovak and Czech Ješko, Polish Jeśko or Jeszko (see Jesko).

Compare Yesko.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Yasko family from?

You can see how Yasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yasko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Yasko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Yasko families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Yasko's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Yasko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yasko 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 Yasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yasko. 30% of Yasko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yasko women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Yasko 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
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Yasko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Yasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yasko 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Yasko. 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 222 military records available for the last name Yasko. For the veterans among your Yasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yasko lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Yasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Yasko in 1951 was 54, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yasko 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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