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Askar Family History

Askar Surname Meaning

Arabic: from ʿaskar ‘army’ (a derivative by misdivision from the Persian cognate lashkar) used as a personal name or as a nickname for a soldier. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Compare Asker Turkish (Aşkar): nickname from aşkar ‘fair-haired man’ a word of Arabic origin (see Ashkar).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Askar family from?

You can see how Askar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askar family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askar families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Askar family living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Askar's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Askar families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Askar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photographer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Askar. 100% of Askar men worked as a Photographer and 100% of Askar women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Photographer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Askar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Askar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askar 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Askar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Askar. For the veterans among your Askar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askar lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Askar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Askar in 1972 was 70, and 61 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askar ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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