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Askwig Family History

Askwig 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: Askin, Asker, Haskin, Aki, Ludwig, Ask, Laski, Laskin, Aoki, Acklin

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Where is the Askwig family from?

You can see how Askwig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askwig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askwig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Askwig families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Askwig's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Askwig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askwig 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 Askwig ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Askwig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 104 census records available for the last name Askwig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askwig 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Askwig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Askwig. For the veterans among your Askwig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askwig lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Askwig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Askwig in 1971 was 69, and 87 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askwig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askwig 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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