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Asham Family History

Asham 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: Sham, Basham, Isham, Aslam, Esham, Washam, Ham, Shan, Shah, Alam

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Where is the Asham family from?

You can see how Asham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Asham families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Asham families living in Yorkshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Asham's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Asham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asham 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 Asham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asham. 100% of Asham 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Asham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asham 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 Asham. 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 51 military records available for the last name Asham. For the veterans among your Asham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asham lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Asham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Asham in 1972 was 98, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asham 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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