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Assini Family History

Assini 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: Passini, Assink, Bassin, Cassino, Aslin, Hassing, Askin, Tassin

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Where is the Assini family from?

You can see how Assini families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assini family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Assini families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Assini families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Assini's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Assini families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assini surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Assini ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assini. 65% of Assini men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    65%
  • Electrician
    12%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Farmer
    12%

What Assini family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 307 census records available for the last name Assini. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assini 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Assini. 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 103 military records available for the last name Assini. For the veterans among your Assini ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assini lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Assini life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Assini in 1962 was 77, and 92 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assini 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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