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Ashner Family History

Ashner 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, Ahner, Dashner, Cashner, Kashner, Asker, Usher, Washer, Zehner

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Where is the Ashner family from?

You can see how Ashner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ashner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Ashner families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Ashner's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ashner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashner 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 Ashner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashner. 36% of Ashner men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Ashner women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashner were Clerk and St.

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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

  • Salesman
    36%
  • Field Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • St
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ashner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashner 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Ashner. 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 196 military records available for the last name Ashner. For the veterans among your Ashner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Ashner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Ashner in 1962 was 44, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashner 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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