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Asbell Family History

Asbell Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Aspell. Compare Asbill Azbell and Azbill.

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


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Where is the Asbell family from?

You can see how Asbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Asbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Asbell families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Asbell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Asbell families in 1891.
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What did your Asbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asbell. 75% of Asbell women worked as an Unpaid 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Asbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asbell 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Asbell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Asbell. For the veterans among your Asbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asbell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Asbell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1959. The average life expectancy for Asbell in 1959 was 93, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asbell 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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