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Askenhead Family History

Askenhead 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: Cadenhead, Bankhead, Shepherd, Skehan, Redhead, Ashmead, Askeland

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Where is the Askenhead family from?

You can see how Askenhead families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askenhead family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Askenhead families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Askenhead family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Askenhead's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Askenhead families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Askenhead. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askenhead 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Askenhead. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Askenhead. For the veterans among your Askenhead ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askenhead

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