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Zask Family History

Zask 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: Zak, Ask, Zank, Zysk, Zaske, Lask, Pask, Mask, Rask, Zack

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Where is the Zask family from?

You can see how Zask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zask family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Zask families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Zask family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Zask's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Zask families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zask 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 84 census records available for the last name Zask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zask 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Zask. 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 4 military records available for the last name Zask. For the veterans among your Zask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zask lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Zask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Zask in 1982 was 77, and 68 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zask 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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