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Asnis Family History

Asnis 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: Annis, Danis, Manis, Allis, Avis, Artis, Banis, Benis, Cassis, Agnes

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Where is the Asnis family from?

You can see how Asnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asnis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Asnis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Asnis families living in London. This was about 80% of all the recorded Asnis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Asnis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asnis 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 Asnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Pharmacist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asnis. 43% of Asnis men worked as a Pharmacist and 50% of Asnis women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asnis were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Pharmacist
    43%
  • Proprietor
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Asnis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Asnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asnis 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Asnis. 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 46 military records available for the last name Asnis. For the veterans among your Asnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asnis lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Asnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Asnis in 1963 was 80, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asnis 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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