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Assmus Family History

Assmus Surname 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: Asmus, Ausmus, Rasmus, Casseus, Ashmun, Amos, Assaf, Simos, Ames

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Where is the Assmus family from?

You can see how Assmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assmus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Assmus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Assmus families living in New York. This was about 37% of all the recorded Assmus's in USA. New York had the highest population of Assmus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Assmus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Assmus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Assmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assmus 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Assmus. 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 479 military records available for the last name Assmus. For the veterans among your Assmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assmus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Assmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Assmus in 1963 was 73, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Assmus ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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