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Ashim Family History

Ashim 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: Hashim, Shim, Shi, Ishii, Ash, Shima, Rashid, Shin, Sham, Seim

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Where is the Ashim family from?

You can see how Ashim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Ashim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Ashim family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashim's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Ashim families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashim 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 154 census records available for the last name Ashim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashim 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Ashim. 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 30 military records available for the last name Ashim. For the veterans among your Ashim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashim lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Ashim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ashim in 1977 was 81, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashim 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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