Ashelby Family History

Ashelby 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: Shelby, Selby, Ashby, Ashley, Ashey, Shelly, Sheley, Shely, Shetty, Seeley

310	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
32	Military Records
14	Immigration Records
118	Census and Voter Lists
201	Member Trees

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Where is the Ashelby family from?

You can see how Ashelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashelby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashelby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Ashelby families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashelby's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ashelby families in 1891.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashelby 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 Ashelby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashelby.

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Unpaid domestic duties

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What Ashelby family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 118 census records available for the last name Ashelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashelby census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 14 immigration records available for the last name Ashelby. 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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Military Records

There are 32 military records available for the last name Ashelby. For the veterans among your Ashelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashelby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Ashelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ashelby in 1976 was 82, and 90 in 1984.

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Ashelby Surname Meaning

Where is the Ashelby family from?

What did your Ashelby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashelby.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Ashelby family records will you find?

What is the average Ashelby lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Ashelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ashelby in 1976 was 82, and 90 in 1984.

Ashelby Family History

Ashelby Surname Meaning

675 record(s) for Ashelby

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Ashelby Surname Meaning

675 record(s) for Ashelby

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Where is the Ashelby family from?

What did your Ashelby ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Ashelby family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Ashelby family history

What is the average Ashelby lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ashelby family tree

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