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Ashenfelter Family History

Ashenfelter Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eschenfelder.

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


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Where is the Ashenfelter family from?

You can see how Ashenfelter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashenfelter family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashenfelter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 11 Ashenfelter families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ashenfelter's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ashenfelter families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashenfelter 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 Ashenfelter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashenfelter. 28% of Ashenfelter men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Ashenfelter women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashenfelter were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    39%
  • Stenographer
    31%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Ashenfelter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Ashenfelter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashenfelter 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 200 immigration records available for the last name Ashenfelter. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ashenfelter. For the veterans among your Ashenfelter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashenfelter lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Ashenfelter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Ashenfelter in 1944 was 35, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashenfelter 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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