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Ashew Family History

Ashew 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, Askew, Shew, Ashey, Ashe, Asker, Usher, Chew, Shen, Washer

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Where is the Ashew family from?

You can see how Ashew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashew family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Ashew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Ashew family living in London. This was about 13% of all the recorded Ashew's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Ashew families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashew 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 Ashew ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ashew. 28% of Ashew men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 92% of Ashew women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashew were Colliery Shifthand and Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    28%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    19%
  • Colliery Shifthand
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    9%

What Ashew family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ashew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashew 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Ashew. 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 75 military records available for the last name Ashew. For the veterans among your Ashew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashew lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1982, in the United States, Ashew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Ashew in 1977 was 77, and 59 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashew

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashew 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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