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Asner Family History

Asner 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, Kasner, Abner, Asher, Basner, Asper, Aster, Arner, Rasner

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Where is the Asner family from?

You can see how Asner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Asner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Asner families living in Northumberland. This was about 43% of all the recorded Asner's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Asner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asner 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 Asner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asner. 39% of Asner men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Asner women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asner were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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
    39%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Produce
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Bookkeeper
    20%
  • Sales Girl
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Asner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asner 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Asner. 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 194 military records available for the last name Asner. For the veterans among your Asner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Asner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Asner in 1966 was 73, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asner 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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