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Asmar Family History

Asmar Surname Meaning

Arabic: from a personal name based on asmar ‘brown dark-skinned’. It is found among both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Asmar family from?

You can see how Asmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asmar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Asmar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Asmar families living in Michigan. This was about 21% of all the recorded Asmar's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Asmar families in 1920.
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What did your Asmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Asmar. 100% of Asmar 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 620 census records available for the last name Asmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asmar 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 572 immigration records available for the last name Asmar. 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 106 military records available for the last name Asmar. For the veterans among your Asmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asmar lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Asmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Asmar in 1959 was 28, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Asmar 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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