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Ashon Family History

Ashon 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: Ashton, Aston, Shon, Cashon, Son, Chon, Shan, Easton, Alton, Alston

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Where is the Ashon family from?

You can see how Ashon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Ashon families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ashon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashon 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 370 census records available for the last name Ashon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashon 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Ashon. 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 55 military records available for the last name Ashon. For the veterans among your Ashon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashon lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Ashon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ashon in 1977 was 63, and 72 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashon 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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