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Askenazer Family History

Askenazer 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: Ashkenazi, Ankenbauer, Skender, Eskenazi, Hasenauer, Asker, Kenner

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Where is the Askenazer family from?

You can see how Askenazer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askenazer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askenazer family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Askenazer's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Askenazer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askenazer 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 4 census records available for the last name Askenazer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askenazer 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Askenazer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Askenazer. For the veterans among your Askenazer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askenazer lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Askenazer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Askenazer in 1971 was 74, and 84 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askenazer 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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