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Askeland Family History

Askeland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of the five places in western Norway named with Old Norse ask ‘ash tree’.

+ land ‘land piece of land’.

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


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Where is the Askeland family from?

You can see how Askeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Askeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Askeland family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Askeland's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Askeland families in 1911.
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What did your Askeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Askeland. 67% of Askeland men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Askeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askeland 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Askeland. 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 184 military records available for the last name Askeland. For the veterans among your Askeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askeland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Askeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Askeland in 1962 was 58, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askeland 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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