History of your Surname
Get access to Askvig family records.Start a free trial

Askvig Family History

Askvig 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, Savin, Haskin, Aki, Avis, Natvig, Ask, Laski, Laskin

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Askvig family from?

You can see how Askvig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askvig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Askvig families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Askvig's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Askvig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askvig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askvig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Askvig. 100% of Askvig men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Askvig women worked as a Cook. .

View Census Data for Askvig | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Askvig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Askvig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askvig census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Askvig

Passenger Lists

There are 123 immigration records available for the last name Askvig. 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.

View all Askvig immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 50 military records available for the last name Askvig. For the veterans among your Askvig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Askvig military records

You've only scratched the surface of Askvig family history

Discover More

What is the average Askvig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Askvig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Askvig in 1966 was 82, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askvig

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Askvig family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Askvig last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial