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Askegard Family History

Askegard 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: Askeland, Asker, Seward, Agard, Legard, Oppegard, Sheard, Sogard

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Where is the Askegard family from?

You can see how Askegard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askegard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Askegard families living in North Dakota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Askegard's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Askegard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askegard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askegard ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Askegard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askegard 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Askegard. 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 13 military records available for the last name Askegard. For the veterans among your Askegard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askegard lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Askegard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Askegard in 1965 was 81, and 84 in 2002.

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