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Asper Family History

Asper Surname Meaning

Swiss German and Norwegian: topographic name for someone living by aspen trees from Middle High German aspe or a habitational name for someone from a place called with this word (compare Asp).

This surname is rare in Germany and virtually non-existing in Switzerland.

Americanized form of Arabic Esber 1 or Esper.

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


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Where is the Asper family from?

You can see how Asper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Asper families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Asper families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Asper's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Asper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asper 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 Asper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asper. 67% of Asper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    34%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Asper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asper 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 746 immigration records available for the last name Asper. 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 Asper. For the veterans among your Asper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asper lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Asper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Asper in 1949 was 32, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asper 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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