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Assef Family History

Assef 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: Assaf, Assefa, Asker, Masse, Hassel, Massey, Fassel, Lasser, Assad

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Where is the Assef family from?

You can see how Assef families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assef family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Assef families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Assef families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Assef's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Assef families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assef 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 302 census records available for the last name Assef. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assef 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Assef. 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 31 military records available for the last name Assef. For the veterans among your Assef ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assef lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Assef life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Assef in 1964 was 81, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Assef

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assef 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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