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Asel Family History

Asel Surname Meaning

German: variant of Esel a nickname from Middle High German esel ‘donkey’.

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


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Where is the Asel family from?

You can see how Asel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Asel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Asel families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Asel's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Asel families in 1891.
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What did your Asel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asel. 24% of Asel men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Asel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asel were Proprietor and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Asel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Asel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asel 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Asel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Asel. For the veterans among your Asel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asel lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Asel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Asel in 1950 was 35, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asel 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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