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Aschmann Family History

Aschmann Surname Meaning

German:: occupational name from Middle High German aschman ‘kitchen servant’ or ‘boatman’. from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements asc ‘ash tree spear (of ashwood)’ + man ‘man’.

habitational name for someone from any of several places called Asch(e) (see Asch).

Compare Ashman and Ashmun.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aschmann family from?

You can see how Aschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Aschmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Aschmann family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Aschmann's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Aschmann families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Florist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aschmann. 67% of Aschmann men worked as a Florist.

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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

  • Florist
    67%
  • Proprietor
    34%

What Aschmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Aschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschmann 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Aschmann. 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 678 military records available for the last name Aschmann. For the veterans among your Aschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschmann lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Aschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Aschmann in 1963 was 84, and 90 in 2002.

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