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Ashmont Family History

Ashmont 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: Ashton, Ashman, Ashmore, Ashmun, Simon, Ashland, Mont, Ashford, Aston

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Where is the Ashmont family from?

You can see how Ashmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashmont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ashmont family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ashmont's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Ashmont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashmont 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 Ashmont ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashmont. 100% of Ashmont men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ashmont women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Ashmont family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Ashmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashmont 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ashmont. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ashmont. For the veterans among your Ashmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashmont lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Ashmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Ashmont in 1968 was 85, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashmont 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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