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Ascherl Family History

Ascherl Name 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: Ascher, Scherf, Archer, Scher, Asher, Wascher, Rascher, Asche, Scheel

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Where is the Ascherl family from?

You can see how Ascherl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ascherl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ascherl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Ascherl families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ascherl's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ascherl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ascherl 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 Ascherl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ascherl. 25% of Ascherl men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Ascherl women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ascherl were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Ascherl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 501 census records available for the last name Ascherl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ascherl 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Ascherl. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 436 military records available for the last name Ascherl. For the veterans among your Ascherl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ascherl lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Ascherl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ascherl in 1965 was 75, and 72 in 2003.

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