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Ashfeld Family History

Ashfeld 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: Ashfield, Ashford, Shield, Rehfeld, Ashwell, Ashmead, Ashland

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Where is the Ashfeld family from?

You can see how Ashfeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashfeld family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashfeld families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Ashfeld families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ashfeld's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Ashfeld families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashfeld 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 Ashfeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashfeld. 100% of Ashfeld men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Ashfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashfeld 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Ashfeld. 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 6 military records available for the last name Ashfeld. For the veterans among your Ashfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashfeld lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Ashfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Ashfeld in 1971 was 63, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashfeld 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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