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Assman Family History

Assman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Assmann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Assman family from?

You can see how Assman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Assman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Assman families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Assman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Assman families in 1891.
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What did your Assman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ships Boiler Scaler (heavy Worker) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Assman. 100% of Assman men worked as a Ships Boiler Scaler (heavy Worker) and 100% of Assman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ships Boiler Scaler (heavy Worker)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Assman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assman 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Assman. 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 303 military records available for the last name Assman. For the veterans among your Assman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2003, in the United States, Assman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Assman in 1953 was 43, and 60 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Assman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assman 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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