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Aschan Family History

Aschan Surname 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: Shan, Ascher, Kochan, Ashman, Schwan, Asch, Buchan, Chan, Asman

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Where is the Aschan family from?

You can see how Aschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aschan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Aschan family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Aschan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Aschan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschan 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 Aschan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aschan. 100% of Aschan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Aschan women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Aschan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Aschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschan 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Aschan. 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 32 military records available for the last name Aschan. For the veterans among your Aschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschan lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Aschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aschan in 1966 was 69, and 70 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aschan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aschan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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