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Assaf Name Meaning

Jewish (Israeli): from the Biblical name Asaph ‘he collected/gathered’ borne by a counselor of King David and King Solomon to whom authorship of twelve of the Psalms is attributed (1 Chronicles 14–5; Psalms 50 73–83). Arabic (mainly Egypt and the Levant): from the personal name Āṣaf of Hebrew origin (see 1 above). As the name of Suleiman's (i.e. Solomon's) grand wazir it came to be used proverbially as a name for any wise counselor. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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

Similar surnames: Assad, Issa, Kassab, Hassan, Asmar, Issac, Aslam, Asa, Nassar, Ashraf

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You can see how Assaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assaf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Assaf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Assaf families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Assaf's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Assaf families in 1911.

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Assaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assaf 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Assaf. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 142 military records available for the last name Assaf. For the veterans among your Assaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assaf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Assaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Assaf in 1965 was 71, and 87 in 2004.

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