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Askoff Family History

Askoff 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: Skoff, Koff, Stoff, Aschoff, Skiff, Markoff, Shoff, Acoff, Wikoff

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Where is the Askoff family from?

You can see how Askoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askoff family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Askoff families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Askoff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Askoff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Askoff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askoff 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 45 census records available for the last name Askoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askoff 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Askoff. 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 25 military records available for the last name Askoff. For the veterans among your Askoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askoff lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Askoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Askoff in 1968 was 71, and 86 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askoff 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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