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Askea Family History

Askea 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: Asker, Askey, Askew, Laska, Anker, Paske, Acker, Auker, Asa, Kaske

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Where is the Askea family from?

You can see how Askea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askea family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Askea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Askea families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Askea's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Askea families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askea 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 Askea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Deputy Sheriff and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Askea. 100% of Askea men worked as a Deputy Sheriff and 100% of Askea women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Deputy Sheriff
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Askea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Askea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askea 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 Askea. 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 115 military records available for the last name Askea. For the veterans among your Askea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askea lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Askea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Askea in 1958 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askea 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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