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Aslley Family History

Aslley 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: Astley, Alley, Ashley, Allen, Halley, Gulley, Galley, Pilley, Pashley

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Where is the Aslley family from?

You can see how Aslley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aslley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Aslley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Aslley families living in Lancashire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Aslley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aslley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aslley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Aslley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Showman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Aslley. 50% of Aslley women worked as a Showman.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Showman
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Aslley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Aslley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aslley 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Aslley. 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 1 military records available for the last name Aslley. For the veterans among your Aslley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aslley

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