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Assent Family History

Assent 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: Hassett, Bessent, Asselta, Aasen, Argent, Aspen, Agent, Gassett

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Where is the Assent family from?

You can see how Assent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Assent family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Assent's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Assent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Assent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assent 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Assent. 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 8 military records available for the last name Assent. For the veterans among your Assent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assent lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2002, in the United States, Assent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Assent in 1985 was 93, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assent 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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