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Askim Family History

Askim 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: Askin, Kim, Asker, Hashim, Haskin, Shim, Hakim, Aki, Ask, Seim

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Where is the Askim family from?

You can see how Askim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Askim family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Askim's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Askim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askim 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 Askim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Askim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Askim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askim 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Askim. 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 26 military records available for the last name Askim. For the veterans among your Askim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Askim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Askim in 1964 was 83, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askim 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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