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Ashens Family History

Ashens 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: Athens, Shen, Sens, Sheng, Asher, Ahrens, Achen, Athans, Aspen, Shenk

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Where is the Ashens family from?

You can see how Ashens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Ashens family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashens's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Ashens families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashens 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 Ashens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashens. 100% of Ashens men worked as a New Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Ashens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ashens. 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 73 military records available for the last name Ashens. For the veterans among your Ashens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashens lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Ashens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ashens in 1951 was 44, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashens 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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