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Origins of the Ashburner surname

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We have a total number of 4577 records for people with the last name Ashburner.

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Where do most Ashburners live?

In 1921, most Ashburners lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ashburners

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,060 records for the Ashburner surname. The oldest one dates back to 1648.

Who were Ashburners most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Ashburner first names?

  • William
  • John
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Ashburners

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Ashburners in 1921
Widow

42

Dressmaker

31

Living On Own Means

26

Living On Her Own Means

15

Spinster

15

Common Male occupations for Ashburners in 1921
Yeoman

65

Farmer

25

Iron Ore Miner

25

Husbandman

21

Farm Servant

18

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