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Gassmann Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Gass .

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


Similar surnames: Gassman, Bassman, Hassman, Passman, Hausmann, Kassman, Glassman

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Where is the Gassmann family from?

You can see how Gassmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gassmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gassmann families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Gassmann's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gassmann families in 1911.
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What did your Gassmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gassmann. 32% of Gassmann men worked as a Farmer and 31% of Gassmann women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gassmann were Mechanic and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farm Operator
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    31%
  • Clerk
    31%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Gassmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassmann 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Gassmann. 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 Gassmann. For the veterans among your Gassmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassmann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Gassmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Gassmann in 1955 was 57, and 51 in 2004.

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