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Asgood Family History

Asgood 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: Osgood, Algood, Good, Haygood, Allgood, Masood, Sood, Hapgood, Abood

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Where is the Asgood family from?

You can see how Asgood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asgood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Asgood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Asgood families living in Ohio. This was about 33% of all the recorded Asgood's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Asgood families in 1880.
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What did your Asgood ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asgood. 50% of Asgood men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Asgood women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asgood were Teacher and 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Asgood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asgood 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Asgood. 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 67 military records available for the last name Asgood. For the veterans among your Asgood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asgood lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Asgood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Asgood in 1966 was 79, and 66 in 1995.

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