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Taske Family History

Taske 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: Paske, Kaske, Tasker, Laske, Teske, Raske, Tanke, Taskey, Taake

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Where is the Taske family from?

You can see how Taske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taske family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Taske families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Taske family living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Taske's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Taske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taske 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 Taske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Taske. 22% of Taske men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Taske women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Taske were Truck Driver and Servant.

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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
    22%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Servant
    20%

What Taske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Taske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taske 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Taske. 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 96 military records available for the last name Taske. For the veterans among your Taske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Taske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Taske in 1965 was 63, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Taske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taske 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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