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Ashdon Family History

Ashdon Surname Meaning

see Ashton. see Ashdown.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Ashdon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashdon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashdon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Ashdon families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Ashdon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ashdon families in 1891.
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There are 349 census records available for the last name Ashdon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashdon 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Ashdon. 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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There are 60 military records available for the last name Ashdon. For the veterans among your Ashdon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashdon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Ashdon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Ashdon in 1967 was 83, and 93 in 2002.

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