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Ashida Family History

Ashida 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: Ishida, Shima, Rashid, Uchida, Yoshida, Shiba, Oshita, Oshima, Shira

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Where is the Ashida family from?

You can see how Ashida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashida family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ashida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ashida families living in California. This was about 27% of all the recorded Ashida's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ashida families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashida surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ashida ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashida. 75% of Ashida men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Machinist
    25%

What Ashida family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Ashida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashida 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 375 immigration records available for the last name Ashida. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ashida. For the veterans among your Ashida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashida lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Ashida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Ashida in 1963 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashida 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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