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Askfolk Family History

Askfolk 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: Ashford, Skok, Eskola, Norfolk, Ashlock, Kolk, Asfour, Skold

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Where is the Askfolk family from?

You can see how Askfolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askfolk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Askfolk families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Askfolk's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Askfolk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askfolk 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 8 census records available for the last name Askfolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askfolk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Askfolk. 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 Askfolk. For the veterans among your Askfolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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