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Askerman Family History

Askerman 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: Ackerman, Akerman, Akkerman, Aukerman, Sherman, Alterman, Ockerman

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Where is the Askerman family from?

You can see how Askerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askerman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Askerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Askerman families living in Connecticut. This was about 78% of all the recorded Askerman's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Askerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askerman 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 Askerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askerman. 50% of Askerman men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Askerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askerman 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Askerman. 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 25 military records available for the last name Askerman. For the veterans among your Askerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askerman lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Askerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Askerman in 1972 was 84, and 79 in 2002.

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