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Ashey Family History

Ashey Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French or French Canadian Haché (see Hache ) or of its altered form Hachey. Compare Achey.

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


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Where is the Ashey family from?

You can see how Ashey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Ashey families living in Alberta. This was about 41% of all the recorded Ashey's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Ashey families in 1911.
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What did your Ashey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ashey. 39% of Ashey men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ashey women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ashey were Proprietor and 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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Ashey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashey 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 360 immigration records available for the last name Ashey. 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 417 military records available for the last name Ashey. For the veterans among your Ashey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashey lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Ashey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Ashey in 1961 was 76, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashey 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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