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Alspach Family History

Alspach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Alsbach.

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


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Where is the Alspach family from?

You can see how Alspach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Alspach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Alspach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Alspach families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Alspach's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Alspach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Alspach 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 Alspach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Alspach. 31% of Alspach men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Alspach women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Alspach were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%

What Alspach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Alspach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Alspach 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Alspach. 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 907 military records available for the last name Alspach. For the veterans among your Alspach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Alspach lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Alspach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Alspach in 1945 was 35, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Alspach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Alspach 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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