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Gassberg Family History

Gassberg Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Glassberg, Gasser, Gassner, Mossberg, Grossberg, Gassler, Rossberg

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Where is the Gassberg family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gassberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Gassberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gassberg. 100% of Gassberg women worked as a Stenographer.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Gassberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Gassberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassberg 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 immigration records available for the last name Gassberg. 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 2 military records available for the last name Gassberg. For the veterans among your Gassberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Gassberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Gassberg in 1963 was 75, and 54 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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