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Aspinall Family History

Aspinall Name Meaning

English: shortened form of Aspinwall .

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


Similar surnames: Aspinwall, Asplin, Spinello, Bagnall, Spall, Spindle, Aspell

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Where is the Aspinall family from?

You can see how Aspinall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aspinall family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aspinall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,782 Aspinall families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Aspinall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Aspinall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aspinall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aspinall 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 Aspinall. 14% of Aspinall men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Aspinall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aspinall were Colliery Hewer and Private Means. .

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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
    14%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Motor Driver
    3%
  • Colliery Hewer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%
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Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Aspinall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aspinall 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Aspinall. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Aspinall. For the veterans among your Aspinall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aspinall lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Aspinall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Aspinall in 1954 was 35, and 77 in 2004.

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