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Askeraft Family History

Askeraft 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: Ashcraft, Asker, Kraft, Ackert, Ashcroft, Askeland, Ashraf, Ackeret

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Where is the Askeraft family from?

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

What did your Askeraft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askeraft. 100% of Askeraft men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Askeraft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askeraft 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Askeraft. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Askeraft. For the veterans among your Askeraft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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