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Assa Family History

Assa 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: Assaf, Issa, Asa, Assad, Massa, Asta, Kassa, Ossa, Essa, Lassa

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Where is the Assa family from?

You can see how Assa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Assa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Assa families living in New York. This was about 79% of all the recorded Assa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Assa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Assa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assa. 100% of Assa 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 453 census records available for the last name Assa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assa 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 365 immigration records available for the last name Assa. 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 255 military records available for the last name Assa. For the veterans among your Assa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Assa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Assa in 1970 was 91, and 61 in 2003.

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