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Ascar Family History

Ascar 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: Oscar, Ancar, Asmar, Asker, Akbar, Kaspar, Saar, Assaf, Star, Ascher

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Where is the Ascar family from?

You can see how Ascar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ascar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Ascar family living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Ascar's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Ascar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ascar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Ascar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ascar 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Ascar. 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 20 military records available for the last name Ascar. For the veterans among your Ascar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascar lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ascar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Ascar in 1968 was 37, and 83 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ascar 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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