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Alsbach Family History

Alsbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Alsbach. Compare Alspach and Alspaugh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Alsbach family from?

You can see how Alsbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alsbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alsbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Alsbach families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Alsbach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alsbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alsbach 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 Alsbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Alsbach. 50% of Alsbach men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Alsbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Alsbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alsbach 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Alsbach. 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 197 military records available for the last name Alsbach. For the veterans among your Alsbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alsbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Alsbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Alsbach in 1962 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alsbach 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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