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Ashburne Family History

Ashburne Surname 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: Ashburn, Washburne, Washburn, Mashburn, Fishburne, Sherburne, Osborne

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Where is the Ashburne family from?

You can see how Ashburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashburne family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashburne families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Ashburne families living in Westmorland. This was about 32% of all the recorded Ashburne's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Ashburne families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashburne 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 Ashburne ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Plate Layers Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ashburne. 100% of Ashburne men worked as a Plate Layers Labourer and 100% of Ashburne 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Plate Layers Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ashburne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 824 census records available for the last name Ashburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashburne 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Ashburne. 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 254 military records available for the last name Ashburne. For the veterans among your Ashburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashburne lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Ashburne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Ashburne in 1965 was 58, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashburne 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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