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Asante Family History

Asante Name Meaning

West African (Ghana): ethnic name for a member of the Ashanti (originally Asante) people of Ghana which are part of the Akan ethnic group.

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


Similar surnames: Sande, Sante, Amante, Plate, Sani, Asato, Abate, Galante, Santi, Sant

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Where is the Asante family from?

You can see how Asante families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Asante family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Asante family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Asante's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Asante families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Asante surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Asante ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Asante. 50% of Asante men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Helper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Asante. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Asante 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Asante. 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 7 military records available for the last name Asante. For the veterans among your Asante ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Asante lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Asante life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Asante in 1984 was 30, and 71 in 2003.

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