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Assad Family History

Assad Surname Meaning

Arabic:: from a personal name Asʿad ‘happiest luckiest’ a superlative adjective derived from saʿīd ‘happy lucky’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

Compare Asaad and Asad. nickname or ornamental name from asad ‘lion’ connoting nobility and bravery.

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


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Where is the Assad family from?

You can see how Assad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assad family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Assad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 30 Assad families living in Massachusetts. This was about 38% of all the recorded Assad's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Assad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assad 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 Assad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Assad. 25% of Assad men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Assad women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Assad were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Dressmaker
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Assad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Assad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assad 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Assad. 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 638 military records available for the last name Assad. For the veterans among your Assad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assad lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Assad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Assad in 1950 was 40, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assad 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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