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Askem Family History

Askem Surname Meaning

see Askham.

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


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Where is the Askem family from?

You can see how Askem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askem family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Askem families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Askem families living in Bedfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Askem's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Askem families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askem 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 Askem ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Askem. 100% of Askem men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Askem 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Askem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 942 census records available for the last name Askem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askem 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Askem. 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 64 military records available for the last name Askem. For the veterans among your Askem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askem lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Askem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Askem in 1971 was 73, and 56 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askem 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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