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Ashmun Family History

Ashmun Surname Meaning

English: variant of Ashman. Americanized form of German Aschmann.

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


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Where is the Ashmun family from?

You can see how Ashmun families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashmun family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ashmun families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Ashmun families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Ashmun's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Ashmun families in 1891.
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What did your Ashmun ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ashmun. 67% of Ashmun men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ashmun. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashmun 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Ashmun. 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 370 military records available for the last name Ashmun. For the veterans among your Ashmun ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashmun lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ashmun life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ashmun in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ashmun 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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