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Ashl Family History

Ashl 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: Ahl, Ash, Ashe, Asel, Shi, Basil, Sol, Aho, Kuhl, Nash

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Where is the Ashl family from?

You can see how Ashl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashl family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ashl families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Ashl families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashl's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Ashl families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Ashl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashl 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Ashl. 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 Ashl. For the veterans among your Ashl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashl 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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