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Assley Family History

Assley 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: Ansley, Astley, Ashley, Lassley, Ausley, Parsley, Mosley, Nissley

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Where is the Assley family from?

You can see how Assley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assley family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Assley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Assley family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Assley's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Assley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Assley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Assley. 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 10 military records available for the last name Assley. For the veterans among your Assley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assley lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assley 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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