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Askenazy Family History

Askenazy 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, Eskenazi, Askey, Askeland, Senay, Kenady, Kenagy, Sweazy

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Where is the Askenazy family from?

You can see how Askenazy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askenazy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Askenazy family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Askenazy's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Askenazy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askenazy 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 94 census records available for the last name Askenazy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askenazy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Askenazy. 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 21 military records available for the last name Askenazy. For the veterans among your Askenazy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askenazy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Askenazy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Askenazy in 1963 was 57, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askenazy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askenazy 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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