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Assam Family History

Assam Surname Meaning

variant of Hassam with loss of initial H-. unexplained.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Assam family from?

You can see how Assam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assam family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Assam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Assam family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Assam's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Assam families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Assam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assam 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Assam. 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 61 military records available for the last name Assam. For the veterans among your Assam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assam lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Assam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Assam in 1960 was 46, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assam 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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