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Askerlund Family History

Askerlund 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: Askeland, Osterlund, Okerlund, Asplund, Westerlund, Osterland

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Where is the Askerlund family from?

You can see how Askerlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askerlund family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askerlund family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Askerlund's in USA. New York had the highest population of Askerlund families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askerlund 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 44 census records available for the last name Askerlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askerlund 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Askerlund. 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 17 military records available for the last name Askerlund. For the veterans among your Askerlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askerlund lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Askerlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Askerlund in 1966 was 75, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askerlund 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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