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Ainslow Family History

Ainslow 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: Winslow, Kinslow, Anslow, Ainslie, Denslow, Enslow, Renslow, Inlow

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Where is the Ainslow family from?

You can see how Ainslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ainslow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ainslow families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Ainslow family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Ainslow's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Ainslow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ainslow 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 Ainslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Ainslow. 100% of Ainslow 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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Ainslow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Ainslow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ainslow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Ainslow. 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 4 military records available for the last name Ainslow. For the veterans among your Ainslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ainslow lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Ainslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Ainslow in 1973 was 60, and 83 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ainslow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ainslow 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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