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Ashburnham Family History

Ashburnham 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: Burnham, Ashburn, Abraham, Burcham, Washburn, Turnham, Burham

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Where is the Ashburnham family from?

You can see how Ashburnham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashburnham family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Ashburnham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Ashburnham families living in Sussex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ashburnham's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Ashburnham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashburnham 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 Ashburnham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashburnham. 78% of Ashburnham 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
    78%
  • Private Means
    23%

What Ashburnham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Ashburnham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashburnham 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Ashburnham. 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 23 military records available for the last name Ashburnham. For the veterans among your Ashburnham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashburnham lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Ashburnham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ashburnham in 1969 was 87, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashburnham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashburnham 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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