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Asko Family History

Asko 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: Ask, Vasko, Lasko, Pasko, Jasko, Wasko, Gasko, Arko, Yasko, Kasko

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Where is the Asko family from?

You can see how Asko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Asko families living in California. This was about 29% of all the recorded Asko's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Asko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asko 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 Asko ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Roofer
    100%

What Asko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Asko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asko 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Asko. 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 Asko. For the veterans among your Asko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asko lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Asko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Asko in 1966 was 62, and 45 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asko 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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