Origins of the Ashington surname
About the Ashingtons
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Interesting facts about Ashington
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We have for the Ashington surname. The oldest one dates back to 1845.
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John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Ashingtons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Ashingtons in 1921
Living On Own Means
7
Cotton Weaver
4
Domestic Servant
4
Dressmaker
4
House Keeper
4
Common male occupations for Ashingtons in 1921
Boatman
8
Mariner
8
Brass Caster
7
Solicitor
4
Agricultural Labourer
3
