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Ashleman Family History

Ashleman 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: Eshleman, Ashman, Alleman, Ahlman, Appleman, Muhleman, Addleman

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Where is the Ashleman family from?

You can see how Ashleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashleman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Ashleman families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Ashleman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Ashleman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashleman 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 Ashleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attendant and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashleman. 43% of Ashleman men worked as an Attendant and 100% of Ashleman women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Attendant
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Ashleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 818 census records available for the last name Ashleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashleman 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Ashleman. 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 129 military records available for the last name Ashleman. For the veterans among your Ashleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashleman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ashleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ashleman in 1963 was 77, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashleman 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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