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Asbeck Family History

Asbeck 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: Osbeck, Ashbeck, Beck, Bobeck, Speck, Asbell, Lebeck, Seck, Robeck

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Where is the Asbeck family from?

You can see how Asbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Asbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Asbeck family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Asbeck's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Asbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asbeck 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 Asbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brewery Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asbeck. 15% of Asbeck men worked as a Brewery 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

  • Brewery Worker
    15%
  • Butcher
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Heat Treater
    15%

What Asbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 774 census records available for the last name Asbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asbeck 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Asbeck. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 595 military records available for the last name Asbeck. For the veterans among your Asbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asbeck lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Asbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Asbeck in 1965 was 79, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asbeck 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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