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Askaw Family History

Askaw 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: Askew, Asfaw, Asker, Laska, Shaw, Assaf, Asa, Assad, Ask, Asman

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Where is the Askaw family from?

You can see how Askaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Askaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Askaw family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Askaw's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Askaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askaw 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 Askaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askaw. 100% of Askaw men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Askaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askaw 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Askaw. 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 8 military records available for the last name Askaw. For the veterans among your Askaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askaw lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askaw 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askaw

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