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Assorson Family History

Assorson 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: Anderson, Amberson, Forson, Akerson, Aslakson, Alverson, Halvorson

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Where is the Assorson family from?

You can see how Assorson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assorson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Assorson families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Assorson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Assorson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assorson 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 31 census records available for the last name Assorson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assorson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Assorson. 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 1 military records available for the last name Assorson. For the veterans among your Assorson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assorson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1979, in the United States, Assorson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Assorson in 1967 was 83, and 92 in 1979.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assorson 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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