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Ashkinazi Family History

Ashkinazi 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, Shirazi, Eskenazi, Ashikaga, Sinai, Ashline, Askin

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Where is the Ashkinazi family from?

You can see how Ashkinazi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashkinazi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ashkinazi family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashkinazi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ashkinazi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashkinazi 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 83 census records available for the last name Ashkinazi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashkinazi 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Ashkinazi. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ashkinazi. For the veterans among your Ashkinazi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashkinazi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ashkinazi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ashkinazi in 1966 was 76, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashkinazi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashkinazi 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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