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Ovaska Family History

Ovaska Name 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, Kraska, Vasko, Opalka, Gaska, Kaska, Ovadia, Raska, Vaske

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Where is the Ovaska family from?

You can see how Ovaska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ovaska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ovaska families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ovaska's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Ovaska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ovaska surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ovaska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Welder and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ovaska. 50% of Ovaska men worked as a Welder and 100% of Ovaska women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Welder
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Ovaska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Ovaska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ovaska 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Ovaska. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Ovaska. For the veterans among your Ovaska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ovaska lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Ovaska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ovaska in 1965 was 54, and 63 in 2004.

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