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Askland Family History

Askland 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: Ashland, Ackland, Askeland, Osland, Markland, Lackland, Okland

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Where is the Askland family from?

You can see how Askland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Askland families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Askland families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Askland's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Askland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askland. 36% of Askland 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
    36%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
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What Askland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 769 census records available for the last name Askland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askland 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Askland. 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 90 military records available for the last name Askland. For the veterans among your Askland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askland lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Askland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Askland in 1968 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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