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Ashenberg Family History

Ashenberg 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: Stenberg, Wassenberg, Isenberg, Arenberg, Sheinberg, Falkenberg

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Where is the Ashenberg family from?

You can see how Ashenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashenberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashenberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ashenberg families living in Michigan. This was about 64% of all the recorded Ashenberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Ashenberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashenberg 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 Ashenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Retail Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashenberg. 100% of Ashenberg men worked as a Retail Butcher.

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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

  • Retail Butcher
    100%

What Ashenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Ashenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashenberg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ashenberg. 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 34 military records available for the last name Ashenberg. For the veterans among your Ashenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashenberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Ashenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ashenberg in 1967 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashenberg 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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