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Asmann Family History

Asmann Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of the personal name Asmus. Compare Assmann.

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


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Where is the Asmann family from?

You can see how Asmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Asmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Asmann family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asmann's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Asmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Asmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asmann. 34% of Asmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Asmann women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Asmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 810 census records available for the last name Asmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asmann 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Asmann. 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 167 military records available for the last name Asmann. For the veterans among your Asmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Asmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Asmann in 1964 was 80, and 45 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asmann 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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