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Ashier Family History

Ashier 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: Asher, Shier, Abshier, Asker, Usher, Washer, Achter, Spier, Ascher

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Where is the Ashier family from?

You can see how Ashier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Ashier families living in Kentucky. This was about 70% of all the recorded Ashier's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Ashier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Ashier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashier 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Ashier. 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 5 military records available for the last name Ashier. For the veterans among your Ashier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashier lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Ashier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Ashier in 1978 was 76, and 53 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashier 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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