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Askling Family History

Askling 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: Ayling, Alling, Acklin, Ashline, Aslin, Ostling, Askin, Asplin

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Where is the Askling family from?

You can see how Askling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Askling families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Askling's in USA. New York had the highest population of Askling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Askling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Askling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askling 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Askling. 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 46 military records available for the last name Askling. For the veterans among your Askling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askling lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Askling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Askling in 1962 was 65, and 86 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askling 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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