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Askson Family History

Askson 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: Anson, Ashton, Hasson, Aston, Sison, Askin, Masson, Aslakson, Jackson

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Where is the Askson family from?

You can see how Askson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Askson family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Askson's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Askson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Askson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Askson. 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 4 military records available for the last name Askson. For the veterans among your Askson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askson

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