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Assarson Family History

Assarson 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: Aslakson, Sarson, Oscarson, Searson, Anderson, Samson, Parson, Aaron

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Where is the Assarson family from?

You can see how Assarson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assarson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Assarson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Assarson family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Assarson's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Assarson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assarson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Assarson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assarson. 100% of Assarson women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Assarson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assarson 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Assarson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Assarson. For the veterans among your Assarson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assarson lifespan?

Average Assarson life expectancy in 1972 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assarson 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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