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Ashkenes Family History

Ashkenes 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: Ashkenazi, Athens, Ashline, Ahrens, Skewes, Shanes, Shoener, Aikens

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Where is the Ashkenes family from?

You can see how Ashkenes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashkenes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ashkenes families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashkenes's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ashkenes families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Ashkenes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashkenes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ashkenes. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ashkenes. For the veterans among your Ashkenes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashkenes lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Ashkenes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ashkenes in 1982 was 61, and 46 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashkenes 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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