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Ashden Family History

Ashden 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: Aspden, Shen, Ashton, Ashman, Alden, Soden, Arden, Ashdown, Asher

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Where is the Ashden family from?

You can see how Ashden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ashden family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ashden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashden 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 Ashden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashden. 63% of Ashden 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
    63%
  • Cotton Weaver
    38%

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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Ashden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashden 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Ashden. 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 16 military records available for the last name Ashden. For the veterans among your Ashden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashden lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashden 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashden

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