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Aschner Family History

Aschner 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, Taschner, Achter, Buchner, Schnee, Archer, Auchter, Scher

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Where is the Aschner family from?

You can see how Aschner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschner family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aschner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Aschner families living in Missouri. This was about 46% of all the recorded Aschner's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aschner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschner 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 Aschner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aschner. 50% of Aschner men worked as an Attendant and 60% of Aschner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aschner were Salesman and New Worker.

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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

  • Attendant
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%

What Aschner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Aschner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschner 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Aschner. 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 237 military records available for the last name Aschner. For the veterans among your Aschner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Aschner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Aschner in 1950 was 68, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aschner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aschner 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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