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Asay Family History

Asay Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Acey.

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


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Where is the Asay family from?

You can see how Asay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Asay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Asay family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Asay's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Asay families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asay 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 Asay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Asay. 32% of Asay men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Asay women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Asay were Salesman and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Asay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asay 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Asay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Asay. For the veterans among your Asay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Asay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Asay in 1959 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Asay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asay 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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