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Ashelford Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Ashelford in East Down in Devon, which is recorded as Assele(s)worth in the 13th century and Aishelford in 167. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Æscel + worth ‘enclosure, curtilage’.

With the later replacement of -worth by the more familiar -ford, the name evolved to its current form.

Ashelford reflects the historical significance of enclosures in England's landscape.

This name also highlights the transition in place-naming conventions over the centuries.

See also Astleford for further context.

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


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You can see how Ashelford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashelford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Ashelford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Ashelford families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ashelford's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ashelford families in 1911.
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What did your Ashelford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Milk Salesman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Ashelford. 34% of Ashelford men worked as a Milk Salesman and 86% of Ashelford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashelford were Draper (master) and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Milk Salesman
    34%
  • Assisting Father
    34%
  • Draper (master)
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Incapacitated
    8%

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Passenger Lists

There are 154 immigration records available for the last name Ashelford. 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 111 military records available for the last name Ashelford. For the veterans among your Ashelford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashelford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ashelford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Ashelford in 1963 was 82, and 61 in 2004.

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