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Aspelin Family History

Aspelin 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: Asselin, Asplin, Aslin, Selin, Aspen, Aspell, Alperin, Copelin, Aplin

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Where is the Aspelin family from?

You can see how Aspelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aspelin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Aspelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Aspelin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Aspelin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Aspelin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aspelin 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 Aspelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aspelin. 60% of Aspelin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Aspelin women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Aspelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Aspelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aspelin 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 488 immigration records available for the last name Aspelin. 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 120 military records available for the last name Aspelin. For the veterans among your Aspelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aspelin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2002, in the United States, Aspelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Aspelin in 1951 was 53, and 79 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aspelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aspelin 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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