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Asherson Family History

Asherson 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: Anderson, Amberson, Akerson, Alverson, Atherton, Herson, Acheson

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Where is the Asherson family from?

You can see how Asherson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asherson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Asherson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Asherson family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asherson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Asherson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Asherson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asherson 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Asherson. 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 10 military records available for the last name Asherson. For the veterans among your Asherson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asherson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Asherson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Asherson in 1965 was 72, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asherson 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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