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Tassa Family History

Tassa 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: Tasso, Massa, Tasca, Kassa, Tassi, Lassa, Laska, Basa, Bass, Taira

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Where is the Tassa family from?

You can see how Tassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tassa family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Tassa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tassa families living in Quebec. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tassa's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Tassa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tassa 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 Tassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tassa. 100% of Tassa 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
    100%

What Tassa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 718 census records available for the last name Tassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tassa 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Tassa. 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 365 military records available for the last name Tassa. For the veterans among your Tassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tassa lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Tassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tassa in 1961 was 38, and 77 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tassa 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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