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Assiter Family History

Assiter Surname Meaning

see Assinder.

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


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Where is the Assiter family from?

You can see how Assiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assiter family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Assiter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Assiter families living in Kent. This was about 63% of all the recorded Assiter's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Assiter families in 1891.
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What did your Assiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Assiter. 88% of Assiter 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
    88%
  • Secretary (accountancy Office)
    13%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Assiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assiter 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Assiter. 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 108 military records available for the last name Assiter. For the veterans among your Assiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assiter lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Assiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Assiter in 1974 was 44, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Assiter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assiter 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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