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Asmuth Family History

Asmuth 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: Wasmuth, Smith, Muth, South, Auth, Demuth, Asmus, Homuth, Asquith

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Where is the Asmuth family from?

You can see how Asmuth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asmuth family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Asmuth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Asmuth families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Asmuth's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Asmuth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asmuth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Asmuth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Asmuth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asmuth 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Asmuth. 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 Asmuth. For the veterans among your Asmuth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asmuth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Asmuth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Asmuth in 1966 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asmuth 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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