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Ashliman Family History

Ashliman Name 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: Ashman, Eshleman, Ahlman, Sliman, Aeschliman, Eschliman, Ashlin

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Where is the Ashliman family from?

You can see how Ashliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ashliman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ashliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Ashliman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Ashliman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Ashliman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ashliman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ashliman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ashliman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Ashliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ashliman 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ashliman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Ashliman. For the veterans among your Ashliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ashliman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Ashliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Ashliman in 1966 was 74, and 89 in 2004.

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