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Ascherman Family History

Ascherman 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: Scherman, Ascheman, Ackerman, Sherman, Schwerman, Ausherman, Scheiman

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Where is the Ascherman family from?

You can see how Ascherman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascherman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ascherman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Ascherman families living in Indiana. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ascherman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ascherman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ascherman 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 Ascherman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ascherman. 54% of Ascherman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

What Ascherman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Ascherman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ascherman 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Ascherman. 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 Ascherman. For the veterans among your Ascherman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascherman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Ascherman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ascherman in 1958 was 53, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ascherman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ascherman 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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