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Ashleigh Family History

Ashleigh Surname Meaning

variant spelling of Ashley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Ashleigh family from?

You can see how Ashleigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashleigh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashleigh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ashleigh families living in Essex. This was about 44% of all the recorded Ashleigh's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Ashleigh families in 1891.
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What did your Ashleigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ashleigh. 100% of Ashleigh 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 Ashleigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashleigh 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Ashleigh. 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 39 military records available for the last name Ashleigh. For the veterans among your Ashleigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashleigh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Ashleigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ashleigh in 1965 was 85, and 95 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashleigh 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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