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Ashell Family History

Ashell 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: Asbell, Shell, Ashwell, Aspell, Oshell, Aswell, Cashell, Isbell

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Where is the Ashell family from?

You can see how Ashell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ashell family living in Glamorgan. This was about 7% of all the recorded Ashell's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Ashell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashell 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 Ashell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashell. 100% of Ashell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ashell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 514 census records available for the last name Ashell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ashell. 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 61 military records available for the last name Ashell. For the veterans among your Ashell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Ashell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ashell in 1970 was 67, and 98 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashell 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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