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Assey Family History

Assey 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: Massey, Apsey, Askey, Vassey, Ashey, Tassey, Hassey, Passey, Asker

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Where is the Assey family from?

You can see how Assey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Assey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Assey families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Assey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Assey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assey 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 Assey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assey. 30% of Assey men worked as a Clerk.

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    30%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Industrial Engineer
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

What Assey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 527 census records available for the last name Assey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assey 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Assey. 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 61 military records available for the last name Assey. For the veterans among your Assey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Assey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Assey in 1962 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Assey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assey 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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