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Ashcoft Family History

Ashcoft 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: Ashcroft, Ashcraft, Shroff, Ashton, Ashford, Escott, Ashurst, Ashdown

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Where is the Ashcoft family from?

You can see how Ashcoft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashcoft family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashcoft families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Ashcoft families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Ashcoft's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Ashcoft families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashcoft 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 Ashcoft ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashcoft. 100% of Ashcoft women worked as a Housework.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Ashcoft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashcoft 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ashcoft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ashcoft. For the veterans among your Ashcoft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashcoft lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Ashcoft life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ashcoft in 1977 was 78, and 89 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashcoft 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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