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Aslett Family History

Aslett Surname Meaning

English (of Norman origin): from the Old French male personal name Ascelot a pet form of ancient Germanic Azo + the double diminutive Old French suffix -elot.

See Ace.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aslett family from?

You can see how Aslett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aslett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Aslett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 181 Aslett families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Aslett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aslett families in 1891.
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What did your Aslett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aslett. 20% of Aslett men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Aslett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aslett were Bricklayer and Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Domestic Duties
    2%

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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Aslett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aslett 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 556 immigration records available for the last name Aslett. 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 725 military records available for the last name Aslett. For the veterans among your Aslett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aslett lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Aslett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Aslett in 1965 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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