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Asser Family History

Asser Surname Meaning

From the Middle English personal name Asser, Atser (Old Scandinavian Qzurr, Azur), probably from Common Scandinavian *AntswaruR meaning ‘answerer’.

It was also in use among Normans in Normandy, which may explain its occurrence in post-Conquest England.

This is particularly notable outside the former Danelaw counties.

The evolution of the name reflects the cultural and linguistic influences present in England during and after the Norman Conquest.

Such names provide insights into the interactions between different communities and their languages during that period.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Asser family from?

You can see how Asser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Asser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 72 Asser families living in London. This was about 58% of all the recorded Asser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Asser families in 1891.
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What did your Asser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Asser. 56% of Asser men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Asser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asser were Retired and Scale Hand.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    56%
  • Army Officer retired
    23%
  • Retired
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    8%
  • Shorthand Typist
    8%
  • Scale Hand
    6%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Asser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asser 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 851 immigration records available for the last name Asser. 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 446 military records available for the last name Asser. For the veterans among your Asser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asser lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Asser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Asser in 1952 was 28, and 89 in 2003.

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