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Asheim Family History

Asheim 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: Hashim, Shim, Manheim, Heim, Seim, Opheim, Asher, Nesheim, Shein

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Where is the Asheim family from?

You can see how Asheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Asheim families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Asheim families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Asheim's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Asheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asheim 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 Asheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asheim. 48% of Asheim men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    48%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    10%

What Asheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 751 census records available for the last name Asheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asheim 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Asheim. 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 103 military records available for the last name Asheim. For the veterans among your Asheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asheim lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Asheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Asheim in 1964 was 70, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asheim 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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