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Asseln Family History

Asseln 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: Asselin, Hassel, Anselm, Fassel, Amsel, Ansell, Rassel, Kassel

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Where is the Asseln family from?

You can see how Asseln families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asseln family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Asseln families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Asseln families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Asseln's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Asseln families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asseln 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 Asseln ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asseln. 100% of Asseln men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Asseln. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asseln 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Asseln. 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 19 military records available for the last name Asseln. For the veterans among your Asseln ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asseln lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Asseln life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Asseln in 1962 was 60, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asseln 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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