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Ashenback Family History

Ashenback 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: Achenbach, Aschenbach, Steinback, Aulenbach, Ashbeck, Allenbach

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Where is the Ashenback family from?

You can see how Ashenback families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashenback family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashenback families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Ashenback families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ashenback's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Ashenback families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashenback 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 213 census records available for the last name Ashenback. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashenback 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ashenback. 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 38 military records available for the last name Ashenback. For the veterans among your Ashenback ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashenback lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Ashenback life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ashenback in 1966 was 68, and 78 in 1982.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashenback 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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