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Aschwege Family History

Aschwege 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: Schwegel, Schwede, Schrage, Ascher, Schnee, Schwetz, Schieve, Schwenk

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Where is the Aschwege family from?

You can see how Aschwege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aschwege family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Aschwege families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Aschwege families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Aschwege's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Aschwege families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aschwege surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aschwege ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aschwege. 70% of Aschwege men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aschwege women worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    70%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Aschwege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aschwege 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Aschwege. 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 12 military records available for the last name Aschwege. For the veterans among your Aschwege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aschwege lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Aschwege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Aschwege in 1968 was 84, and 70 in 2003.

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