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Assumption Family History

Assumption 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: Sumption, Asuncion, Crumpton, Sumsion, Cumpton, Austin, Alston

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Where is the Assumption family from?

You can see how Assumption families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assumption family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Assumption families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Assumption family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Assumption's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Assumption families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assumption surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Assumption. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assumption 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Assumption. 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 7 military records available for the last name Assumption. For the veterans among your Assumption ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assumption lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1980, in the United States, Assumption life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Assumption in 1969 was 82, and 80 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assumption 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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