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Asset Family History

Asset 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: Asker, Masse, Hassel, Assaf, Massey, Ast, Hassett, Fassel, Lasser

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Where is the Asset family from?

You can see how Asset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asset family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Asset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Asset families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Asset's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Asset families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asset 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 Asset ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Asset. 100% of Asset women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Asset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asset 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Asset. 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 20 military records available for the last name Asset. For the veterans among your Asset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asset lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Asset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Asset in 1963 was 77, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asset 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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