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Assenza Family History

Assenza 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, Atienza, Cosenza, Massena, Cusenza, Assefa, Senna, Sena

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Where is the Assenza family from?

You can see how Assenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assenza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Assenza families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Assenza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Assenza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assenza 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 Assenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Assenza. 56% of Assenza men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Assenza women worked as a Stitcher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Assenza were Painter and Machine Operator.

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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
    56%
  • Barber
    23%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    34%
  • Operator
    34%
  • Machine Operator
    34%

What Assenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Assenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assenza 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 319 immigration records available for the last name Assenza. 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 118 military records available for the last name Assenza. For the veterans among your Assenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assenza lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Assenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Assenza in 1962 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assenza 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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