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Ashmond Family History

Ashmond 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: Ashland, Ashton, Ashford, Ashman, Eastmond, Osmond, Ashmore, Esmond

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Where is the Ashmond family from?

You can see how Ashmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashmond family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Ashmond families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ashmond's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Ashmond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashmond 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 Ashmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashmond. 100% of Ashmond women worked as a Cook.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Ashmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashmond 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ashmond. 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 25 military records available for the last name Ashmond. For the veterans among your Ashmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashmond lifespan?

Average Ashmond life expectancy in 1968 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashmond 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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