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Ashbaw Family History

Ashbaw 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: Shaw, Ashman, Ashby, Ashraf, Bashaw, Dashnaw, Mashaw, Asfaw, Shan

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Where is the Ashbaw family from?

You can see how Ashbaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashbaw family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Ashbaw families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Ashbaw families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashbaw's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Ashbaw families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashbaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ashbaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Ashbaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashbaw 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ashbaw. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ashbaw. For the veterans among your Ashbaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashbaw lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1991, in the United States, Ashbaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Ashbaw in 1969 was 74, and 88 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashbaw 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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