Assefa Family History

Assefa Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Assefa which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he widened’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

Similar surnames: Asfaw, Hassett, Seff, Rosema, Passey, Alyea, Andera, Shera, Siena, Massey

804	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
24	Immigration Records
2	Census and Voter Lists
3	Member Trees

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There are 2 census records available for the last name Assefa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assefa census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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There are 24 immigration records available for the last name Assefa. 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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What is the average Assefa lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Assefa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Assefa in 1992 was 56, and 45 in 1996.

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Assefa Surname Meaning

Ethiopian: from the personal name Assefa which is interpreted as e.g. ‘he widened’ in the Amharic language.

— Note: Since Ethiopians do not have hereditary surnames this name was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US.

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

What Assefa family records will you find?

Census Record

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What is the average Assefa lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1996, in the United States, Assefa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Assefa in 1992 was 56, and 45 in 1996.

Assefa Family History

Assefa Surname Meaning

833 record(s) for Assefa

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Assefa Surname Meaning

833 record(s) for Assefa

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Where is the Assefa family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

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What is the average Assefa lifespan?

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