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Vasser Name Meaning

Altered form of French Levasseur or Vasseur .

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


Similar surnames: Vassar, Vassel, Vasseur, Masser, Paster, Visser, Nasser, Lasser

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Where is the Vasser family from?

You can see how Vasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Vasser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 20 Vasser families living in Ontario. This was about 71% of all the recorded Vasser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Vasser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vasser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vasser. 29% of Vasser men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Vasser women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Vasser were Salesman 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
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housework
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Housewife
    7%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Vasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasser 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 252 immigration records available for the last name Vasser. 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 Vasser. For the veterans among your Vasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasser lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Vasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Vasser in 1955 was 45, and 74 in 2004.

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