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Aschbacher Family History

Aschbacher 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: Schacher, Schabacker, Schumacher, Schlachter, Schachner, Perschbacher

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Where is the Aschbacher family from?

You can see how Aschbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aschbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Aschbacher families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Aschbacher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Aschbacher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschbacher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aschbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aschbacher. 25% of Aschbacher men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Aschbacher women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aschbacher were Foreman and Secretary.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Foreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Aschbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Aschbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschbacher 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Aschbacher. 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 210 military records available for the last name Aschbacher. For the veterans among your Aschbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschbacher lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Aschbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Aschbacher in 1951 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aschbacher 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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