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Alasky Family History

Alasky 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: Lasky, Laska, Almasy, Lansky, Laski, Clasby, Lesky, Slaski, Klosky

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Where is the Alasky family from?

You can see how Alasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alasky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Alasky family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Alasky's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Alasky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Alasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alasky. 100% of Alasky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Alasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Alasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alasky 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Alasky. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Alasky. For the veterans among your Alasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alasky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Alasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Alasky in 1965 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alasky 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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