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Aslin Family History

Aslin Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English male personal name Asselyn (from Old French Acelin Ascelin from ancient Germanic Azilin). There was also a feminine form A(s)celine. Altered form of Asselin a surname of French origin.

Swedish (Åslin): topographic or ornamental name from ås ‘ridge’ + the suffix -lin derived from Latin -(l)inius ‘relating to’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Aslin family from?

You can see how Aslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aslin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aslin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Aslin families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Aslin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Aslin families in 1891.
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What did your Aslin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Labourer H W and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aslin. 20% of Aslin men worked as a Labourer H W and 77% of Aslin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aslin were Mattress Maker and Housewife.

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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

  • Labourer H W
    20%
  • Printers Monotype Keyboard Operator
    20%
  • Retired Gardener
    20%
  • Mattress Maker
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Dressmaker
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Aslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aslin 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 590 immigration records available for the last name Aslin. 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 723 military records available for the last name Aslin. For the veterans among your Aslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aslin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Aslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aslin in 1958 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aslin 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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