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Askew Family History

Askew Name Meaning

English (northern): habitational name from a place in North Yorkshire named Aiskew from Old Norse eik ‘oak’ + skógr ‘wood’ or possibly from another minor place in northern England likewise named with the same elements such as Aiskew in Marrick (North Yorkshire) or the lost Aykescof in Preese (Lancashire). This surname is also very common among African Americans. Compare Ayscue Esco Eskew and Haskew .

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

Similar surnames: Asker, Ask, Ake, Kew, Askey, Auker, Aspen, Laske, Haskew, Akes

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Where is the Askew family from?

You can see how Askew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Askew families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 45 Askew families living in North Carolina. This was about 36% of all the recorded Askew's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Askew families in 1840.

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What did your Askew ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

Farmer
22%
Laborer
21%
Salesman
5%
Farming
4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid
10%
Cook
8%
Laborer
7%
Housekeeper
6%

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Census Records
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Passenger Lists
There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Askew. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Askew. For the veterans among your Askew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 108,000 census records available for the last name Askew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askew 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Askew. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Askew. For the veterans among your Askew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askew lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Askew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Askew in 1945 was 28, and 72 in 2004.

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