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Assem Family History

Assem 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: Kassem, Asker, Masse, Hassel, Assaf, Massey, Anselm, Fassel, Lasser

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Where is the Assem family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assem 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 Assem ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Assem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assem 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Assem. 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 10 military records available for the last name Assem. For the veterans among your Assem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assem lifespan?

Average Assem life expectancy in 2000 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assem 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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