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Asnell Family History

Asnell 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: Asbell, Snell, Arnell, Aspell, Aswell, Isbell, Oswell, Carnell, Knell

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Where is the Asnell family from?

You can see how Asnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asnell family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Asnell families living in North Carolina. This was about 73% of all the recorded Asnell's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Asnell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asnell 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 34 census records available for the last name Asnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asnell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Asnell. 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 Asnell. For the veterans among your Asnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asnell 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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