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Ashbach Family History

Ashbach 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: Eshbach, Albach, Ashbeck, Eschbach, Aulbach, Ashbaugh, Bach, Shah

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Where is the Ashbach family from?

You can see how Ashbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Ashbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ashbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ashbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashbach 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 Ashbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Excavating was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashbach. 100% of Ashbach men worked as an Excavating.

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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

  • Excavating
    100%

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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Ashbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashbach 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Ashbach. 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 37 military records available for the last name Ashbach. For the veterans among your Ashbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashbach lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Ashbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ashbach in 1972 was 51, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashbach 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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