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Askowith Family History

Askowith 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: Skipwith, Rakowitz, Jaskowiak, Moskowitz, Asquith, Falkowitz, Kowitz

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Where is the Askowith family from?

You can see how Askowith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askowith family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Askowith families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Askowith's in USA. New York had the highest population of Askowith families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askowith surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askowith ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Askowith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askowith 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Askowith. 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 12 military records available for the last name Askowith. For the veterans among your Askowith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askowith lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1988, in the United States, Askowith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Askowith in 1966 was 87, and 77 in 1988.

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