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Ashwander Family History

Ashwander 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: Schwander, Swander, Alexander, Wander, Ashland, Sander, Swanger

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Where is the Ashwander family from?

You can see how Ashwander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashwander family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ashwander families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ashwander's in USA. California had the highest population of Ashwander families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashwander 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 141 census records available for the last name Ashwander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashwander 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Ashwander. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ashwander. For the veterans among your Ashwander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashwander lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Ashwander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ashwander in 1973 was 72, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashwander 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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