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Askenazi Family History

Askenazi 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: Ashkenazi, Eskenazi, Askeland, Asker, Sinai, Stentz, Sena, Skehan

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Where is the Askenazi family from?

You can see how Askenazi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askenazi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askenazi family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Askenazi's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Askenazi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askenazi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askenazi ancestors do for a living?

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

What Askenazi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Askenazi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askenazi 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Askenazi. 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 17 military records available for the last name Askenazi. For the veterans among your Askenazi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askenazi lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Askenazi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Askenazi in 1981 was 92, and 84 in 2002.

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