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Aschow Family History

Aschow 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: Schow, Ascher, Asch, Chow, Aschoff, Scow, Schor, Schou, Malchow

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Where is the Aschow family from?

You can see how Aschow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschow family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Aschow families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Aschow families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Aschow's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Aschow families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschow 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 48 census records available for the last name Aschow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschow 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Aschow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Aschow. For the veterans among your Aschow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschow lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1981, in the United States, Aschow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Aschow in 1971 was 62, and 64 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aschow 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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