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Ascano Family History

Ascano 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: Asano, Lascano, Bassano, Asato, Castano, Cassano, Albano, Sano, Stano

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Where is the Ascano family from?

You can see how Ascano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascano family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ascano family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ascano's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ascano families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ascano 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 82 census records available for the last name Ascano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ascano 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Ascano. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ascano. For the veterans among your Ascano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascano lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Ascano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ascano in 1966 was 42, and 64 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ascano 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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