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Askel Family History

Askel 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: Asker, Askey, Askew, Akel, Kaskel, Asel, Anker, Angel, Paske, Hassel

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Where is the Askel family from?

You can see how Askel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Askel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Askel families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Askel's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Askel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Askel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Askel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askel 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Askel. 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 7 military records available for the last name Askel. For the veterans among your Askel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Askel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Askel in 1971 was 88, and 79 in 2001.

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