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Ashinghurst Family History

Ashinghurst 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: Bringhurst, Ashurst, Longhurst, Whitehurst, Swinehart, Swindlehurst

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Where is the Ashinghurst family from?

You can see how Ashinghurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashinghurst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ashinghurst families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ashinghurst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Ashinghurst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashinghurst 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 43 census records available for the last name Ashinghurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashinghurst 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Ashinghurst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ashinghurst. For the veterans among your Ashinghurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashinghurst lifespan?

Average Ashinghurst life expectancy in 1973 was 18 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashinghurst 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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