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Aswell Family History

Aswell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Haswell.

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


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Where is the Aswell family from?

You can see how Aswell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aswell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aswell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Aswell families living in Alberta. This was about 80% of all the recorded Aswell's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Aswell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aswell 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 Aswell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aswell. 50% of Aswell men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Aswell women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Aswell were Farm Laborer and Help With Housework For Living.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farm
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Help With Housework For Living
    34%

What Aswell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Aswell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aswell 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Aswell. 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 345 military records available for the last name Aswell. For the veterans among your Aswell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aswell lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aswell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Aswell in 1961 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Aswell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Aswell 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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