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Jassem Family History

Jassem 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: Kassem, Masse, Hassel, Massey, Jesse, Fassel, Lasser, Rassel, Nasser

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Where is the Jassem family from?

You can see how Jassem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jassem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Jassem family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Jassem's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Jassem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jassem 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 Jassem ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Jassem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Jassem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jassem 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Jassem. 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 19 military records available for the last name Jassem. For the veterans among your Jassem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jassem lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Jassem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Jassem in 1962 was 53, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jassem

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jassem 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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