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Ainsle Family History

Ainsle 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: Ainslie, Ainsley, Ingle, Dingle, Insley, Windle, Ansley, Finkle

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Where is the Ainsle family from?

You can see how Ainsle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainsle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ainsle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Ainsle family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Ainsle's in USA. New York had the highest population of Ainsle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainsle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Ainsle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Ainsle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainsle 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Ainsle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Ainsle. For the veterans among your Ainsle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainsle lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1995, in the United States, Ainsle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Ainsle in 1990 was 50, and 92 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainsle 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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