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Ashe Family History

Ashe Surname Meaning

Irish and English: variant of Ash 1 found mainly in Ireland.

Americanized form (translation into English) of French Dufresne a variant of Ash.

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


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Where is the Ashe family from?

You can see how Ashe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 76 Ashe families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ashe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ashe families in 1891.
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What did your Ashe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ashe. 43% of Ashe men worked as a Cowman and 73% of Ashe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashe were General Labourer (h W) and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • General Labourer (h W)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Cotton Weaver
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Ashe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashe 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Ashe. 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 7,000 military records available for the last name Ashe. For the veterans among your Ashe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashe lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Ashe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ashe in 1943 was 29, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashe 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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