This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Ashy family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Ashy Family History

Ashy 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: Ash, Athy, Ashby, Shy, Asby, Ashey, Ashe, Asay, Shi, Say

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Ashy family from?

You can see how Ashy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Ashy families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Ashy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Ashy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Ashy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashy. 37% of Ashy men worked as a Laborer and 75% of Ashy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashy were Merchant and Teacher.

View Census Data for Ashy | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Proprietor
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    75%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Ashy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 749 census records available for the last name Ashy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashy census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Ashy

Passenger Lists

There are 176 immigration records available for the last name Ashy. 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.

View all Ashy immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 120 military records available for the last name Ashy. For the veterans among your Ashy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Ashy military records

You've only scratched the surface of Ashy family history

Discover More

What is the average Ashy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Ashy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ashy in 1962 was 65, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ashy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashy 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Ashy family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial