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Ashkenasy Family History

Ashkenasy 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: Ashkenazi, Athens, Shenoy, Athanas, Ahrens, Shealy, Ashmead, Ashley

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Where is the Ashkenasy family from?

You can see how Ashkenasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashkenasy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ashkenasy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashkenasy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ashkenasy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashkenasy 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 55 census records available for the last name Ashkenasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashkenasy 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ashkenasy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ashkenasy. For the veterans among your Ashkenasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashkenasy lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Ashkenasy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ashkenasy in 1972 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashkenasy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashkenasy 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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