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Asbill Name Meaning

Variant of Asbell a surname of English origin (see Aspell ).

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


Similar surnames: Azbill, Azbell, Auvil, Atwill, Aswell, Still, Bill, Gaskill, Estill

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Where is the Asbill family from?

You can see how Asbill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asbill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Asbill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Asbill families living in Georgia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Asbill's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Asbill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asbill 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 Asbill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asbill. 36% of Asbill men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Asbill women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asbill were Salesman and School. .

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • School
    13%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Asbill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asbill 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Asbill. 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 759 military records available for the last name Asbill. For the veterans among your Asbill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asbill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Asbill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Asbill in 1956 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

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