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Askren Family History

Askren Name Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from Askern in Campsall near Doncaster (Yorkshire). The placename denoted a house (Old English ærn) by an ash tree (Old English æsc influenced or substituted by Old Norse askr).

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


Similar surnames: Askew, Asare, Aiken, Kren, Askey, Askin, Aspen, Aspden, Asker, Asaro

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Where is the Askren family from?

You can see how Askren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askren family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Askren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Askren families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Askren's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Askren families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askren ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Askren. 30% of Askren men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Askren women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Askren were Lawyer and Clerical. .

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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
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Lawyer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Clerical
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Askren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askren 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Askren. 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 803 military records available for the last name Askren. For the veterans among your Askren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askren lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Askren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Askren in 1954 was 38, and 80 in 2004.

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