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Askelson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Askelsen: patronymic which is not found in Norway anymore from Askel a shortened form of the Old Norse personal name Ásketill composed of the elements áss ‘god’ + ketill ‘sacrificial cauldron helmet’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kelson, Aspenson, Asleson, Estenson, Okeson, Alverson, Abelson

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Where is the Askelson family from?

You can see how Askelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Askelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Askelson family living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Askelson's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Askelson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askelson. 29% of Askelson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Askelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askelson 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Askelson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Askelson. For the veterans among your Askelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askelson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Askelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Askelson in 1957 was 42, and 94 in 2004.

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