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Assur Family History

Assur 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: Asker, Assaf, Astor, Mansur, Lasser, Assad, Asher, Nasser, Asbury

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Where is the Assur family from?

You can see how Assur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assur family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Assur families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 6 Assur families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Assur's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Assur families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assur 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 95 census records available for the last name Assur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assur 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Assur. 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 17 military records available for the last name Assur. For the veterans among your Assur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assur lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1991, in the United States, Assur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Assur in 1978 was 86, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assur 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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