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Waska Family History

Waska 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, Gaska, Kaska, Wasko, Raska, Maska, Baska, Washa, Basa, Wass

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Where is the Waska family from?

You can see how Waska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Waska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Waska families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Waska's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Waska families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waska 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 Waska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Trapper and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waska. 32% of Waska men worked as a Trapper and 100% of Waska women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Trapper
    32%
  • Painter
    19%
  • Pressman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Waska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waska 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Waska. 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 126 military records available for the last name Waska. For the veterans among your Waska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Waska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Waska in 1965 was 65, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waska 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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