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Askegaard Family History

Askegaard Name 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: Odegaard, Askeland, Ostergaard, Kirkegaard, Negaard, Aagaard, Asker

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Where is the Askegaard family from?

You can see how Askegaard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askegaard family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askegaard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Askegaard families living in Dakota Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Askegaard's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Askegaard families in 1880.
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What did your Askegaard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Askegaard. 38% of Askegaard men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Askegaard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Askegaard were Farm Manager and Student Nurse. .

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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
    38%
  • Operator
    38%
  • Traveling Salesman
    13%
  • Farm Manager
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    23%
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What Askegaard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 354 census records available for the last name Askegaard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askegaard 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Askegaard. 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 42 military records available for the last name Askegaard. For the veterans among your Askegaard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askegaard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Askegaard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Askegaard in 1965 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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