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Aschendorf Family History

Aschendorf 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: Schoendorf, Tischendorf, Teschendorf, Heckendorf, Altendorf

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Where is the Aschendorf family from?

You can see how Aschendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschendorf family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Aschendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Aschendorf families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Aschendorf's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aschendorf families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Aschendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschendorf 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Aschendorf. 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 184 military records available for the last name Aschendorf. For the veterans among your Aschendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschendorf lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Aschendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Aschendorf in 1973 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aschendorf 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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