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Askounis Family History

Askounis 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: Kouris, Kunis, Kouns, Soulis, Skolnik, Younis, Askins, Koenig, Annis

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Where is the Askounis family from?

You can see how Askounis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askounis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askounis family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Askounis's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Askounis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askounis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askounis ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Askounis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askounis 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Askounis. 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 19 military records available for the last name Askounis. For the veterans among your Askounis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askounis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Askounis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Askounis in 1966 was 36, and 68 in 1998.

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