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Alaska Family History

Alaska 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, Galaska, Talaska, Kraska, Laski, Lasky, Slaski, Laske, Lasko

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Where is the Alaska family from?

You can see how Alaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alaska family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alaska families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Alaska families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Alaska's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alaska families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alaska 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 Alaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alaska. 60% of Alaska 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
    60%
  • Painter
    40%

What Alaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Alaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alaska 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Alaska. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Alaska. For the veterans among your Alaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alaska lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Alaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Alaska in 1970 was 81, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alaska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alaska 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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