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Assante Name Meaning

Italian (mainly Naples): variant of Sante . This surname is also found in southern France.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Passante, Musante, Barsanti, Amante, Durante, Bassani, Morante

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Where is the Assante family from?

You can see how Assante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assante family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Assante families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Assante families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Assante's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Assante families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Assante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Assante. 25% of Assante men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Assante women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Assante were Laborer and Operator. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Ship Caulker
    14%
  • Longshoreman
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 833 census records available for the last name Assante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assante census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 762 immigration records available for the last name Assante. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 298 military records available for the last name Assante. For the veterans among your Assante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assante lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Assante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Assante in 1961 was 73, and 78 in 2004.

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