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Alspaugh Family History

Alspaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Alsbach.

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


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Where is the Alspaugh family from?

You can see how Alspaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alspaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alspaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Alspaugh families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Alspaugh's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Alspaugh families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alspaugh 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 Alspaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alspaugh. 27% of Alspaugh men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Alspaugh women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alspaugh were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Saleslady
    9%
  • School Teacher
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Alspaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alspaugh 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Alspaugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Alspaugh. For the veterans among your Alspaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alspaugh lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Alspaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Alspaugh in 1949 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

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