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Sass Name Meaning

German and Dutch: variant of Sasse .

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


Similar surnames: Sasse, Sas, Saas, Nass, Vass, Lass, Sahs, Hass, Saks, Fass

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Where is the Sass family from?

You can see how Sass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sass families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 36 Sass families living in Manitoba. This was about 55% of all the recorded Sass's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sass families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sass surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sass ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sass. 60% of Sass 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
    60%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Farmers Son
    10%
  • Labourer
    10%
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Census Records

There are 30,000 census records available for the last name Sass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sass 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Sass. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Sass. For the veterans among your Sass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sass lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sass in 1943 was 37, and 76 in 2004.

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