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Ashook Family History

Ashook Name 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: Shook, Hook, Ashton, Shock, Shoop, Ashbrook, Snook, Ashlock, Ashwood

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Where is the Ashook family from?

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

What did your Ashook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashook. 60% of Ashook men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Ashook women worked as a Seamstress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%
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Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Ashook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashook 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Ashook. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 64 military records available for the last name Ashook. For the veterans among your Ashook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashook lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ashook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Ashook in 1961 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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