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Assmann Name Meaning

German: variant of Asmann . This surname is also found in the Netherlands. Compare Asman Assman and Ausman .

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


Similar surnames: Asman, Massmann, Hassman, Alsman, Hansmann, Kassman, Altmann, Ossman

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Where is the Assmann family from?

You can see how Assmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assmann family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Assmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Assmann families living in Missouri. This was about 25% of all the recorded Assmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Assmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Assmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Assmann. 37% of Assmann men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Assmann women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Assmann were Baker and Cashier. .

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Machinist
    16%
  • Baker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Cashier
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Assmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Assmann. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Assmann. For the veterans among your Assmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Assmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Assmann in 1962 was 71, and 89 in 2004.

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