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Assin Family History

Assin 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: Bassin, Aslin, Askin, Tassin, Astin, Cassin, Sassin, Yassin, Kassin

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Where is the Assin family from?

You can see how Assin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Assin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Assin family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Assin's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Assin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assin 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 Assin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Construction Work was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assin. 100% of Assin men worked as a Construction Work.

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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

  • Construction Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 277 census records available for the last name Assin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assin 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 260 immigration records available for the last name Assin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Assin. For the veterans among your Assin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Assin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Assin in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assin 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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