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Waske Family History

Waske 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, Wake, Laske, Wasko, Raske, Faske, Zaske, Walke, Haske

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Where is the Waske family from?

You can see how Waske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Waske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Waske families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Waske's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Waske families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waske 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 Waske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Waske. 18% of Waske men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Waske women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Waske were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Waske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Waske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waske 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Waske. 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 163 military records available for the last name Waske. For the veterans among your Waske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waske lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Waske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Waske in 1966 was 94, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waske 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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