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Asselman Family History

Asselman 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: Hasselman, Casselman, Kasselman, Esselman, Usselman, Selman

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Where is the Asselman family from?

You can see how Asselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asselman family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1911. The most Asselman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Asselman families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Asselman's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Asselman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asselman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Asselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fleuriste was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Asselman. 100% of Asselman men worked as a Fleuriste. .

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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 1921

  • Fleuriste
    100%
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Asselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asselman 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Asselman. 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 military records available for the last name Asselman. For the veterans among your Asselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asselman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Asselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Asselman in 1971 was 67, and 84 in 1988.

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