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Asselt Family History

Asselt 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: Asselta, Hassel, Anselm, Hassett, Fassel, Amsel, Ansell, Rassel

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Where is the Asselt family from?

You can see how Asselt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asselt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Asselt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Asselt families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Asselt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Asselt families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 161 census records available for the last name Asselt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asselt 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Asselt. 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 251 military records available for the last name Asselt. For the veterans among your Asselt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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