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Ashwin Family History

Ashwin Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Ashwyn itself from Old English Æscwine composed of the elements æsc ‘ash-tree spear’ + wine ‘friend’.

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


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Where is the Ashwin family from?

You can see how Ashwin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashwin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashwin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 71 Ashwin families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Ashwin's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ashwin families in 1891.
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What did your Ashwin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ashwin. 43% of Ashwin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 78% of Ashwin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashwin were Private Means and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    43%
  • General Labourer
    29%
  • Private Means
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Ashwin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashwin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Ashwin. 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 360 military records available for the last name Ashwin. For the veterans among your Ashwin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashwin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Ashwin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ashwin in 1965 was 83, and 70 in 1996.

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