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Askens Family History

Askens 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: Aikens, Akens, Askins, Asker, Sens, Athens, Askin, Ahrens, Akers

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Where is the Askens family from?

You can see how Askens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Askens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Askens families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Askens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Askens families in 1891.
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What did your Askens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Askens. 100% of Askens men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Askens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Askens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askens 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 Askens. 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 30 military records available for the last name Askens. For the veterans among your Askens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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