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Zaska Family History

Zaska 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, Ziska, Gaska, Kaska, Raska, Zaske, Zabka, Maska, Baska, Basa

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Where is the Zaska family from?

You can see how Zaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zaska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zaska family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Zaska's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Zaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zaska 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 135 census records available for the last name Zaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zaska 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Zaska. 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 69 military records available for the last name Zaska. For the veterans among your Zaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zaska lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Zaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zaska in 1966 was 78, and 72 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zaska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zaska 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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