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Assaley Family History

Assaley 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: Ansley, Astley, Staley, Ashley, Lassley, Ausley, Sealey, Saley, Sales

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Where is the Assaley family from?

You can see how Assaley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assaley family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Assaley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Assaley families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Assaley's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Assaley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assaley 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 32 census records available for the last name Assaley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assaley 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Assaley. 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 26 military records available for the last name Assaley. For the veterans among your Assaley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assaley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Assaley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Assaley in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assaley 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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