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Askenberg Family History

Askenberg 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: Falkenberg, Stenberg, Wassenberg, Isenberg, Arenberg, Hackenberg

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Where is the Askenberg family from?

You can see how Askenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askenberg family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Askenberg families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Askenberg families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Askenberg's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Askenberg families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Askenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askenberg 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Askenberg. 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 7 military records available for the last name Askenberg. For the veterans among your Askenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askenberg lifespan?

Average Askenberg life expectancy in 1965 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askenberg 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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