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Ashwith Family History

Ashwith 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: Ashworth, Asquith, Ashwill, Smith, Sheikh, Ashline, With, Ashwell

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Where is the Ashwith family from?

You can see how Ashwith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashwith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashwith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Ashwith families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ashwith's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ashwith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashwith 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 127 census records available for the last name Ashwith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashwith 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Ashwith. 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 12 military records available for the last name Ashwith. For the veterans among your Ashwith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashwith lifespan?

Average Ashwith life expectancy in 1972 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashwith 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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