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Asels Family History

Asels Name 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: Abels, Asel, Abel, Ades, Sell, Sens, Anselm, Ames, Axel, Abele

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Where is the Asels family from?

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

What did your Asels ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Asels ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Asels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asels 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Asels. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Asels. For the veterans among your Asels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Asels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Asels in 1967 was 92, and 88 in 1996.

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