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Aschen Family History

Aschen 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: Ascher, Eschen, Achen, Asche, Paschen, Schenk, Chen, Shen, Schei

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Where is the Aschen family from?

You can see how Aschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Aschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Aschen families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Aschen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Aschen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschen 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 Aschen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aschen. 25% of Aschen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Foreman
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Aschen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Aschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschen 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Aschen. 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 76 military records available for the last name Aschen. For the veterans among your Aschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschen lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Aschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Aschen in 1954 was 44, and 55 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aschen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aschen 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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