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Askrens Family History

Askrens 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: Askren, Ahrens, Skeens, Aikens, Akens, Arens, Askins, Asker, Andreas

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Where is the Askrens family from?

You can see how Askrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askrens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Askrens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Askrens families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Askrens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Askrens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askrens 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 Askrens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askrens. 100% of Askrens women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Askrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askrens 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Askrens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Askrens. For the veterans among your Askrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askrens lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1997, in the United States, Askrens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Askrens in 1959 was 55, and 63 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askrens 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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