Origins of the Ashmead surname
About the Ashmeads
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Interesting facts about Ashmead
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Ashmeads most likely to marry?
Niblacks
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What are the most common Ashmead first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Ashmeads
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Ashmeads in 1921
Laundress
13
Cloth Worker
12
Dress Maker
10
Dressmaker
9
Living On Own Means
7
Commmon male occupations for Ashmeads in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
10
Carpenter
9
Baker
8
Farm Labourer
7
Miller
7
