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Task Family History

Task 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: Tack, Tak, Ask, Tash, Trask, Tank, Lask, Pask, Mask, Rask

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Where is the Task family from?

You can see how Task families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Task family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Task families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Task families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 38% of all the recorded Task's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Task families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Task 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 Task ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Task. 22% of Task men worked as a Manager and 40% of Task women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Task were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Manager
    22%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • New Worker
    30%

What Task family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Task. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Task 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 369 immigration records available for the last name Task. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Task. For the veterans among your Task ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Task lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Task life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Task in 1963 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Task 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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