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Assael Family History

Assael 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: Israel, Hassel, Assaf, Fassel, Assad, Amsel, Rassel, Kassel, Cassel

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Where is the Assael family from?

You can see how Assael families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assael family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Assael families living in Maryland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Assael's in USA. Maryland and 2 other states had the highest population of Assael families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assael surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Assael ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Assael. 50% of Assael men worked as an Upholsterer. .

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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

  • Upholsterer
    50%
  • Mover
    50%
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Assael. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assael 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 508 immigration records available for the last name Assael. 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 84 military records available for the last name Assael. For the veterans among your Assael ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assael lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Assael life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Assael in 1967 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

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