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Origins of the Ashton surname

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About the Ashtons

We have a total number of 170410 records for people with the last name Ashton.

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Alternative variations of the name Ashton

Ashton, Aston, Ashtun, Ashten, Ashden

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Where do most Ashtons live?

In 1921, most Ashtons lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Ashtons

How common is your surname?

266th most common surname in the UK

We have 151,000 records for the Ashton surname. The oldest one dates back to 1196.

Who were Ashtons most likely to marry?

Smiths

&

Taylors

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What are the most common Ashton first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Ashton family members

Common jobs for Ashtons

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

Common Female occupations for Ashtons in 1921
Cotton Weaver

1,267

Dressmaker

487

Cotton Winder

298

House Keeper

294

Domestic Servant

290

Common Male occupations for Ashtons in 1921
Coal Miner

802

General Labourer

526

Carter

423

Cotton Spinner

416

Farmer

408

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