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Ainslee Family History

Ainslee 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, Inslee, Insley, Ansley, Kinsley, Tinsley, Linsley

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Where is the Ainslee family from?

You can see how Ainslee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainslee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ainslee families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ainslee families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ainslee's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ainslee families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainslee 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 Ainslee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ainslee. 100% of Ainslee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Ainslee women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Ainslee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Ainslee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainslee 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Ainslee. 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 82 military records available for the last name Ainslee. For the veterans among your Ainslee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainslee lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Ainslee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ainslee in 1962 was 66, and 36 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainslee 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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