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Ashkin Family History

Ashkin 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: Askin, Ashlin, Haskin, Ashton, Ashman, Shin, Laskin, Ahlin, Ashline

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Where is the Ashkin family from?

You can see how Ashkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Ashkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ashkin families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ashkin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ashkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashkin 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 Ashkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dental was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashkin. 50% of Ashkin men worked as a Dental.

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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

  • Dental
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Ashkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Ashkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashkin 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Ashkin. 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 63 military records available for the last name Ashkin. For the veterans among your Ashkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ashkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Ashkin in 1963 was 76, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashkin 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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