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Askevold Family History

Askevold 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, Skold, Sebold, Seebold, Siebold, Fevold, Asker, Arnold

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Where is the Askevold family from?

You can see how Askevold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askevold family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askevold family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Askevold's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Askevold families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askevold 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 Askevold ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askevold. 50% of Askevold men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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 Hand
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Askevold family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Askevold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askevold 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 601 immigration records available for the last name Askevold. 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 Askevold. For the veterans among your Askevold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askevold lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2002, in the United States, Askevold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Askevold in 1960 was 59, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askevold

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askevold 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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