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Ascherfeld Family History

Ascherfeld 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: Schoenfeld, Scheffel, Sherfield, Schonfeld, Ascher, Sommerfeld

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Where is the Ascherfeld family from?

You can see how Ascherfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascherfeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ascherfeld families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ascherfeld's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Ascherfeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ascherfeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Ascherfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ascherfeld 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Ascherfeld. 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 159 military records available for the last name Ascherfeld. For the veterans among your Ascherfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascherfeld lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Ascherfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ascherfeld in 1954 was 49, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ascherfeld 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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