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Ashoff Family History

Ashoff 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: Aschoff, Shoff, Shroff, Hoff, Sheff, Shoaf, Stoff, Karhoff, Osthoff

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Where is the Ashoff family from?

You can see how Ashoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashoff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ashoff families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashoff's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ashoff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashoff 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 Ashoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashoff. 29% of Ashoff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ashoff women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashoff were Office Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Paperhanger
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Office Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Ashoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Ashoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashoff 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Ashoff. 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 241 military records available for the last name Ashoff. For the veterans among your Ashoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashoff lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Ashoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ashoff in 1964 was 48, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashoff 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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