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Askers Family History

Askers 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: Asker, Akers, Ackers, Anker, Ackert, Acker, Auker, Asher, Tasker

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Where is the Askers family from?

You can see how Askers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Askers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Askers family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Askers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Askers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Askers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askers. 100% of Askers 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Askers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askers 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Askers. 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 14 military records available for the last name Askers. For the veterans among your Askers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Askers 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Askers

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