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Assheton Family History

Assheton Surname Meaning

see Ashton.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Assheton family from?

You can see how Assheton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assheton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Assheton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Assheton families living in Lancashire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Assheton's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Assheton families in 1891.
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What did your Assheton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Assheton. 89% of Assheton 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Private Means
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Assheton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assheton 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Assheton. 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 51 military records available for the last name Assheton. For the veterans among your Assheton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assheton lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1989, in the United States, Assheton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Assheton in 1970 was 86, and 95 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assheton 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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