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Asley Family History

Asley 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: Pasley, Ansley, Axley, Astley, Alley, Apley, Masley, Ashley, Askey

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Where is the Asley family from?

You can see how Asley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Asley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Asley family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asley's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Asley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Asley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asley. 43% of Asley 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Asley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asley 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Asley. 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 165 military records available for the last name Asley. For the veterans among your Asley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asley lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Asley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Asley in 1971 was 62, and 75 in 1994.

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