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Ashling Family History

Ashling Surname Meaning

see Aslin.

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


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Where is the Ashling family from?

You can see how Ashling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 30 Ashling families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Ashling's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Ashling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ashling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ashling. 100% of Ashling men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Ashling 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ashling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashling 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Ashling. 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 128 military records available for the last name Ashling. For the veterans among your Ashling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashling lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Ashling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Ashling in 1959 was 48, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashling 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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