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Ashenbrenner Family History

Ashenbrenner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Aschenbrenner.

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


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Where is the Ashenbrenner family from?

You can see how Ashenbrenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashenbrenner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashenbrenner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ashenbrenner families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashenbrenner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ashenbrenner families in 1891.
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What did your Ashenbrenner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashenbrenner. 39% of Ashenbrenner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Ashenbrenner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashenbrenner were Farm Laborer and Floor Lady.

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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
    39%
  • Farm Labor
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Floor Lady
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ashenbrenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashenbrenner 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Ashenbrenner. 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 261 military records available for the last name Ashenbrenner. For the veterans among your Ashenbrenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashenbrenner lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ashenbrenner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ashenbrenner in 1961 was 55, and 58 in 2004.

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