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Asterhoff Family History

Asterhoff 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: Westerhoff, Steinhoff, Osterholt, Aschoff, Osthoff, Althoff

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Where is the Asterhoff family from?

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

There are 1 census records available for the last name Asterhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asterhoff 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 Asterhoff. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Asterhoff. For the veterans among your Asterhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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