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Ashenfelder Family History

Ashenfelder 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: Ashenfelter, Schoenfelder, Appenzeller, Sheffler, Kleinfelder

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Where is the Ashenfelder family from?

You can see how Ashenfelder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashenfelder family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashenfelder families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ashenfelder families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashenfelder's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ashenfelder families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashenfelder 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 Ashenfelder ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashenfelder. 34% of Ashenfelder 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
    34%
  • Shipper
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Ashenfelder family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 550 census records available for the last name Ashenfelder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashenfelder 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Ashenfelder. 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 221 military records available for the last name Ashenfelder. For the veterans among your Ashenfelder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashenfelder lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ashenfelder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ashenfelder in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashenfelder

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashenfelder 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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