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Askow Family History

Askow 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, Waskow, Skow, Asker, Astor, Aston, Skop, Arrow, Skok, Ask

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Where is the Askow family from?

You can see how Askow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askow family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Askow families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Askow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Askow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askow 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 141 census records available for the last name Askow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askow 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Askow. 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 14 military records available for the last name Askow. For the veterans among your Askow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askow lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Askow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Askow in 1968 was 79, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askow 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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