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Jasko Family History

Jasko Surname Meaning

Polish (Jaśko) and Slovak (Jaško): from a pet form of the personal name Jach or directly from Jan ‘John’ (Slovak Ján) or some other name beginning with Ja-.

Hungarian (Jaskó): of Slovak origin (see 1 above).

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


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Where is the Jasko family from?

You can see how Jasko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jasko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jasko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Jasko families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Jasko's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Jasko families in 1911.
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What did your Jasko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jasko. 39% of Jasko men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Jasko women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jasko were Farming and Weaver.

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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
    39%
  • Loader
    20%
  • Chipper
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    18%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Weaver
    12%

What Jasko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 987 census records available for the last name Jasko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jasko 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 637 immigration records available for the last name Jasko. 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 247 military records available for the last name Jasko. For the veterans among your Jasko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jasko lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Jasko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jasko in 1955 was 37, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jasko 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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