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Askey Family History

Askey Surname Meaning

English:: from the Middle English personal name Aski (Old Danish Aski a derivative of askr ‘ash tree’). variant of Askew.

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


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Where is the Askey family from?

You can see how Askey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Askey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 220 Askey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Askey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Askey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askey 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 Askey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Askey. 16% of Askey men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Askey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Askey were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Bricklayer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%

What Askey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Askey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Askey. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Askey. For the veterans among your Askey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askey lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Askey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Askey in 1954 was 62, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askey 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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