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Asbell Family History

Asbell Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Aspell. Compare Asbill Azbell and Azbill.

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


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Where is the Asbell family from?

You can see how Asbell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asbell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Asbell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Asbell families living in New Brunswick. This was about 80% of all the recorded Asbell's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Asbell families in 1911.
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What did your Asbell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asbell. 30% of Asbell men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Asbell women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asbell were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Asbell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asbell 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Asbell. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Asbell. For the veterans among your Asbell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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