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Aspenall Family History

Aspenall 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: Aspinall, Aspinwall, Aspell, Spinale, Asbell, Aspen, Arnall, Arendall

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Where is the Aspenall family from?

You can see how Aspenall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aspenall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aspenall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Aspenall families living in Lancashire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Aspenall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aspenall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aspenall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aspenall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Aspenall. 100% of Aspenall men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Aspenall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Weaver Cotton Mill
    16%

What Aspenall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Aspenall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aspenall 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Aspenall. 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 38 military records available for the last name Aspenall. For the veterans among your Aspenall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aspenall lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1991, in the United States, Aspenall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Aspenall in 1987 was 69, and 81 in 1991.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aspenall 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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