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Aske Family History

Aske Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire and Staffordshire): topographic name from northern Middle English ask ‘ash tree’ (Old Norse askr)

or a habitational name from Aske (North Yorkshire).

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


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Where is the Aske family from?

You can see how Aske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Aske families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Aske's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Aske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aske 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 Aske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aske. 83% of Aske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Shorthand Typist
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Aske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aske 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 690 immigration records available for the last name Aske. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Aske. For the veterans among your Aske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aske lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Aske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aske in 1959 was 52, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aske 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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