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Ashberger Family History

Ashberger 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: Hashbarger, Rehberger, Amberger, Harshberger, Berger, Harshbarger

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Where is the Ashberger family from?

You can see how Ashberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashberger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Ashberger families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ashberger's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ashberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashberger 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 Ashberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashberger. 50% of Ashberger men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

What Ashberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Ashberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashberger 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Ashberger. 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 26 military records available for the last name Ashberger. For the veterans among your Ashberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashberger lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Ashberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ashberger in 1971 was 83, and 73 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashberger 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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