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Ashwel Family History

Ashwel 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: Ashwell, Asher, Cashel, Ashley, Cashwell, Oshel, Ashey, Ashe, Shiel

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Where is the Ashwel family from?

You can see how Ashwel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashwel family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Ashwel family living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ashwel's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Ashwel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Ashwel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashwel 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Ashwel. 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 3 military records available for the last name Ashwel. For the veterans among your Ashwel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashwel lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1992, in the United States, Ashwel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Ashwel in 1991 was 16, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashwel 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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