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Askings Family History

Askings 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: Askins, Hastings, Askin, Adkins, Alkins, Haskins, Akins, Aikins

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Where is the Askings family from?

You can see how Askings families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askings family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Askings families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Askings families living in Oxfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Askings's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Askings families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askings 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 131 census records available for the last name Askings. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askings 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Askings. 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 41 military records available for the last name Askings. For the veterans among your Askings ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askings lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2001, in the United States, Askings life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Askings in 1992 was 56, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askings 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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