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Askue Family History

Askue 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: Asker, Paske, Argue, Kaske, Astle, Ask, Ake, Akre, Aue, Laske

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Where is the Askue family from?

You can see how Askue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Askue family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Askue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Askue family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Askue's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Askue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Askue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Askue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Askue. 60% of Askue 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Askue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Askue 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Askue. 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 58 military records available for the last name Askue. For the veterans among your Askue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Askue lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Askue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Askue in 1965 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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