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Askam Family History

Askam Surname Meaning

see Askham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Askam family from?

You can see how Askam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Askam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Askam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 79% of all the recorded Askam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Askam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askam 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 Askam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Askam. 90% of Askam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    6%

What Askam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Askam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askam 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Askam. 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 164 military records available for the last name Askam. For the veterans among your Askam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askam lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Askam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Askam in 1965 was 69, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askam 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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