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Askiew Family History

Askiew 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: Askew, Asker, Askin, Askey, Kaskie, Eskew, Haskew, Askren, Askins

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Where is the Askiew family from?

You can see how Askiew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askiew family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Askiew families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Askiew family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Askiew's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Askiew families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askiew 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 Askiew ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askiew. 100% of Askiew men worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Cook
    100%

What Askiew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Askiew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askiew 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 Askiew. 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 22 military records available for the last name Askiew. For the veterans among your Askiew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askiew lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Askiew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Askiew in 1970 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askiew 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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