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Ashes Family History

Ashes 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: Asher, Ashey, Ashe, Asker, Usher, Shen, Washer, Ash, Ades, Ascher

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Where is the Ashes family from?

You can see how Ashes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ashes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Ashes families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Ashes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ashes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashes 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 Ashes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashes. 100% of Ashes 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ashes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashes 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Ashes. 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 68 military records available for the last name Ashes. For the veterans among your Ashes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashes lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2000, in the United States, Ashes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ashes in 1974 was 60, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashes 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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