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Asketh Family History

Asketh 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, Baskett, Seth, Hesketh, Askey, Askew, Haskett, Paskett, Speth

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Where is the Asketh family from?

You can see how Asketh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asketh family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Asketh family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Asketh's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Asketh families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asketh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Asketh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Asketh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asketh 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Asketh. 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 Asketh. For the veterans among your Asketh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asketh lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Asketh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Asketh in 1979 was 76, and 36 in 1990.

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