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Askeldsen Family History

Askeldsen 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: Eskildsen, Askelson, Skeldon, Haselden, Selden, Shelden, Svendsen

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Where is the Askeldsen family from?

You can see how Askeldsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askeldsen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askeldsen family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Askeldsen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Askeldsen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askeldsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askeldsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Askeldsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askeldsen 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 Askeldsen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Askeldsen. For the veterans among your Askeldsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askeldsen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Askeldsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Askeldsen in 1974 was 63, and 63 in 2003.

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