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Assard Family History

Assard Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Assad, Hassard, Assaf, Ansari, Agard, Attard, Cassaro, Massaro

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Where is the Assard family from?

You can see how Assard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assard family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Assard families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Assard families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Assard's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Assard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Assard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assard 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Assard. 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 7 military records available for the last name Assard. For the veterans among your Assard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assard lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Assard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Assard in 1983 was 66, and 92 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assard 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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