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Assi Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly the Levant): probably from the Arabic name al-‘Āṣī of the Orontes river in Lebanon and Syria. This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Ramgarhia Sikh name based on the name of a Khatri clan from Hindi or Panjabi assi ‘eighty’ referring to one of the eighty backward or craftsperson classes.

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


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You can see how Assi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Assi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Assi families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Assi families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Assi's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Assi families in 1880.
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There are 217 census records available for the last name Assi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Assi 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 280 immigration records available for the last name Assi. 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 72 military records available for the last name Assi. For the veterans among your Assi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Assi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Assi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Assi in 1964 was 78, and 94 in 2004.

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