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Ashendorff Family History

Ashendorff 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: Orendorff, Altendorf, Ostendorf, Allendorf, Wendorff, Arensdorf

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Where is the Ashendorff family from?

You can see how Ashendorff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashendorff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ashendorff family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashendorff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ashendorff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Ashendorff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashendorff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Ashendorff. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ashendorff. For the veterans among your Ashendorff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashendorff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Ashendorff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ashendorff in 1970 was 62, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashendorff 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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