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Assif Family History

Assif 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: Assaf, Nassif, Seif, Bassin, Assad, Cassis, Aslin, Askin, Tassin

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Where is the Assif family from?

You can see how Assif families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assif family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Assif families living in Massachusetts. This was about 71% of all the recorded Assif's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Assif families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assif 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 Assif ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assif. 50% of Assif men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Owner
    50%

What Assif family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Assif. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assif 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Assif. 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 11 military records available for the last name Assif. For the veterans among your Assif ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assif lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Assif life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Assif in 1948 was 47, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assif 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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