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Vask Family History

Vask 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: Vas, Vass, Ask, Vasko, Valk, Lask, Pask, Vaske, Mask, Rask

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Where is the Vask family from?

You can see how Vask families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vask family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Vask families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vask family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Vask's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Vask families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Vask. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vask 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Vask. 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 12 military records available for the last name Vask. For the veterans among your Vask ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vask lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Vask life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vask in 1973 was 86, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vask 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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