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Ashett Family History

Ashett 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: Baskett, Shetty, Hassett, Asher, Arnett, Swett, Shutt, Anstett

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Where is the Ashett family from?

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

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashett. 100% of Ashett 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 Ashett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Ashett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashett 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Ashett. 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 18 military records available for the last name Ashett. For the veterans among your Ashett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashett lifespan?

Average Ashett life expectancy in 1987 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashett 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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