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Assel Family History

Assel 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: Hassel, Fassel, Amsel, Rassel, Kassel, Cassel, Ansel, Gassel, Wassel

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Where is the Assel family from?

You can see how Assel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Assel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 13 Assel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Assel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Assel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assel 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 Assel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Assel. 34% of Assel men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Assel 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Broker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Assel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Assel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assel 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Assel. 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 942 military records available for the last name Assel. For the veterans among your Assel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Assel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Assel in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Assel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assel 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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