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Askia Family History

Askia 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: Askin, Asker, Laska, Haskin, Aki, Asa, Ask, Laski, Laskin, Aoki

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Where is the Askia family from?

You can see how Askia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Askia families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Askia families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 83% of all the recorded Askia's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Askia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askia ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Askia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askia 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Askia. 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 5 military records available for the last name Askia. For the veterans among your Askia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askia lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Askia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Askia in 1987 was 36, and 52 in 2002.

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