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Aasheim Family History

Aasheim 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: Hashim, Manheim, Nesheim, Hashem, Washer, Shim, Rashid, Anselm, Heim

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Where is the Aasheim family from?

You can see how Aasheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aasheim family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Aasheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Aasheim families living in South Dakota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Aasheim's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Aasheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aasheim 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 Aasheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Aasheim. 48% of Aasheim men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Production
    10%

What Aasheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 538 census records available for the last name Aasheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aasheim 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 749 immigration records available for the last name Aasheim. 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 71 military records available for the last name Aasheim. For the veterans among your Aasheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aasheim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aasheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aasheim in 1963 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aasheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aasheim 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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