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Gassel Family History

Gassel Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): diminutive of Gass.

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


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Where is the Gassel family from?

You can see how Gassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gassel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Gassel families living in Manitoba. This was about 75% of all the recorded Gassel's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Gassel families in 1911.
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What did your Gassel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gassel. 42% of Gassel men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Gassel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Gassel were Carpenter and Cutter.

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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

  • Laborer
    42%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Bartender
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Cutter
    34%

What Gassel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassel 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 306 immigration records available for the last name Gassel. 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 245 military records available for the last name Gassel. For the veterans among your Gassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Gassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Gassel in 1967 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassel 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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