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Assis Family History

Assis Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from a personal name bestowed in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi (c. 1181–1226) a Christian saint from Assisi in Italy.

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


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Where is the Assis family from?

You can see how Assis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Assis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 5 Assis families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Assis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Assis families in 1871.
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What did your Assis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assis. 67% of Assis 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
    67%
  • Agent
    34%

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Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Assis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assis 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Assis. 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 49 military records available for the last name Assis. For the veterans among your Assis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Assis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Assis in 1968 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assis 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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