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Asaf Family History

Asaf Surname Meaning

from Persian asaf ‘sad sorrowful’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Asaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asaf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Asaf families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Asaf's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Asaf families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 118 census records available for the last name Asaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asaf 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Asaf. 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 42 military records available for the last name Asaf. For the veterans among your Asaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asaf lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Asaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Asaf in 1964 was 73, and 62 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asaf ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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