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Ashwan Family History

Ashwan 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: Ashman, Shan, Ashland, Swan, Ashton, Schwan, Shean, Asman, Cashman

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Where is the Ashwan family from?

You can see how Ashwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashwan family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ashwan family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashwan's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ashwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashwan 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 6 census records available for the last name Ashwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashwan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Ashwan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Ashwan. For the veterans among your Ashwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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