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Ashinger Family History

Ashinger 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: Aslinger, Slinger, Basinger, Avinger, Singer, Auringer, Swinger

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Where is the Ashinger family from?

You can see how Ashinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Ashinger families living in Ohio. This was about 48% of all the recorded Ashinger's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ashinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashinger 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 Ashinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Liner and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashinger. 50% of Ashinger men worked as a Liner and 100% of Ashinger women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Liner
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Ashinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Ashinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashinger 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ashinger. 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 21 military records available for the last name Ashinger. For the veterans among your Ashinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashinger lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Ashinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Ashinger in 1972 was 92, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashinger 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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