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Aspden Family History

Aspden Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Aspden (alias Aspen) in Oswaldtwistle Lancashire. This surname has been confused with Ashton and Austin and probably also with Aston and Astin all of which are common surnames in Lancashire.

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


Similar surnames: Aspen, Basden, Wasden, Amsden, Baisden, Alden, Spoden, Arden, Asper

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Where is the Aspden family from?

You can see how Aspden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aspden family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aspden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,258 Aspden families living in Lancashire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Aspden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aspden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aspden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aspden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aspden. 24% of Aspden men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 67% of Aspden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aspden were Railway Clerk and Private Means. .

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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 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    24%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Dairy Farmer
    8%
  • Railway Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Aspden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aspden 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Aspden. 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 Aspden. For the veterans among your Aspden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aspden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Aspden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Aspden in 1963 was 67, and 82 in 2004.

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