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Asselin Family History

Asselin Surname Meaning

French: from an Old French personal name, a pet form of Asse; see Ace.

Compare Ashline. Altered form of French Ancelin.

Compare Ashland, Ashley, and Aslin.

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


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Where is the Asselin family from?

You can see how Asselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asselin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Asselin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Asselin families living in Buckinghamshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Asselin's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Asselin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asselin 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 Asselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asselin. 16% of Asselin men worked as a Laborer and 10% of Asselin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asselin were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    10%
  • Inspector
    8%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

What Asselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Asselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asselin 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 Asselin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Asselin. For the veterans among your Asselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asselin lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Asselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Asselin in 1951 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asselin 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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