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Alscher Family History

Alscher Surname Meaning

German: derivative of the female personal name Adalheid from Old High German adal ‘noble’ + heit ‘nature quality’.

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


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You can see how Alscher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alscher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Alscher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Alscher families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Alscher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Alscher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 113 census records available for the last name Alscher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alscher 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Alscher. 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 294 military records available for the last name Alscher. For the veterans among your Alscher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alscher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Alscher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Alscher in 1963 was 73, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alscher 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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