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Ashkar Family History

Ashkar Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Syria and Lebanon): from the personal name Ashqar from Arabic ashqar ‘blond’.

Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Ashkar family from?

You can see how Ashkar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashkar family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ashkar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Ashkar family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashkar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ashkar families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashkar 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 Ashkar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Retail Grocery Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashkar. 50% of Ashkar men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Ashkar women worked as a Retail Grocery Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Retail Grocery Clerk
    100%

What Ashkar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 434 census records available for the last name Ashkar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashkar 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Ashkar. 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 49 military records available for the last name Ashkar. For the veterans among your Ashkar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashkar lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Ashkar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Ashkar in 1960 was 49, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashkar 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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