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Ashmer Family History

Ashmer 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: Asher, Asker, Usher, Washer, Achter, Ascher, Ohmer, Ashman, Rehmer

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Where is the Ashmer family from?

You can see how Ashmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Ashmer families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashmer's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Ashmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashmer 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 124 census records available for the last name Ashmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashmer 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Ashmer. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ashmer. For the veterans among your Ashmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashmer lifespan?

Average Ashmer life expectancy in 1969 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashmer 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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