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Asencio Name Meaning

Spanish: from a Christian personal name referring to the Ascension of Jesus (see Ascencion ). Compare Ascencio and Asensio .

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


Similar surnames: Ascencio, Asuncion, Astacio, Sancho, Vicencio, Sergio, Amelio

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Where is the Asencio family from?

You can see how Asencio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asencio family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Asencio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Asencio family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Asencio's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Asencio families in 1840.
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What did your Asencio ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Lavandera were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asencio. 39% of Asencio men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Asencio women worked as a Lavandera. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asencio were Agricultor and Costurera. .

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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
    39%
  • Jornalero
    31%
  • Comerciante
    16%
  • Agricultor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Lavandera
    50%
  • Costurera
    50%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Asencio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asencio 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 Asencio. 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 388 military records available for the last name Asencio. For the veterans among your Asencio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asencio lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Asencio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Asencio in 1962 was 68, and 68 in 2004.

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