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Assels Family History

Assels 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: Cassels, Hassel, Anselm, Fassel, Amsel, Ansell, Rassel, Asselin

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Where is the Assels family from?

You can see how Assels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assels family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Assels families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 16 Assels families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Assels's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Assels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assels 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 Assels ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Assels. 100% of Assels men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Assels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assels 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Assels. 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 55 military records available for the last name Assels. For the veterans among your Assels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assels lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2001, in the United States, Assels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Assels in 1983 was 89, and 33 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assels 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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