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Aspen Family History

Aspen Name Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from a place called Aspen from an inflected form of asp ‘aspen tree’. English (Lancashire): variant of Espin .

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


Similar surnames: Asper, Aspden, Osen, Campen, Amsden, Arden, Aspell, Apel, Askew

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Where is the Aspen family from?

You can see how Aspen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Aspen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Aspen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 10 Aspen families living in Manitoba. This was about 45% of all the recorded Aspen's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Aspen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Aspen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Aspen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Aspen. 30% of Aspen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Aspen women worked as an Office Clerk. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Fisherman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Aspen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Aspen 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Aspen. 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 901 military records available for the last name Aspen. For the veterans among your Aspen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Aspen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Aspen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Aspen in 1961 was 30, and 96 in 2004.

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