Origins of the Ashburn surname

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    In 1921, most Ashburns lived in london

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    380 Ashburn Travel & migration records
    2,300 Ashburns found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Ashburns

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    Commmon female occupations for Ashburns in 1921

    Dressmaker

    12

    House Servant

    8

    Housekeeper

    8

    Domestic Servant

    7

    House Keeper

    7

    Commmon male occupations for Ashburns in 1921

    Coal Miner

    32

    Farm Hands

    10

    Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

    10

    Tailor

    10

    Coal Miner Hewer

    9

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