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Ascona Family History

Ascona Surname 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: Ancona, Azcona, Aston, Accola, Rascon, Alcon, Ascione, Cona, Scoma

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Where is the Ascona family from?

You can see how Ascona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascona family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ascona families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ascona's in USA. California had the highest population of Ascona families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ascona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Ascona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ascona 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Ascona. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ascona. For the veterans among your Ascona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascona lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Ascona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ascona in 1975 was 35, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ascona

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ascona 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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