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Asber Family History

Asber 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: Asker, Arber, Amber, Alber, Asher, Asper, Aster, Aber, Master, Albert

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Where is the Asber family from?

You can see how Asber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Asber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Asber family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Asber's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Asber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Asber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asber 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Asber. 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 186 military records available for the last name Asber. For the veterans among your Asber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Asber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Asber in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asber 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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