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Asprey Family History

Asprey Surname Meaning

variant of Astbury with loss of -t- and unvoicing of -b- to -p-.

variant of Ashbury with unvoicing of -b- to -p-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Asprey family from?

You can see how Asprey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asprey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Asprey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Asprey families living in Staffordshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Asprey's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Asprey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asprey 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 Asprey 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 Asprey. 30% of Asprey men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Asprey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asprey were Valet and Incapacitated.

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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
    30%
  • Iron Moulder
    12%
  • Coal Hewer
    12%
  • Valet
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Asprey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asprey 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 799 immigration records available for the last name Asprey. 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 465 military records available for the last name Asprey. For the veterans among your Asprey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asprey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Asprey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Asprey in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asprey 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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