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Gassenberg Family History

Gassenberg 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: Wassenberg, Massenburg, Gartenberg, Falkenberg, Guttenberg

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Where is the Gassenberg family from?

You can see how Gassenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Gassenberg families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Gassenberg's in USA. California had the highest population of Gassenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gassenberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Gassenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassenberg 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Gassenberg. 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 6 military records available for the last name Gassenberg. For the veterans among your Gassenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassenberg lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1994, in the United States, Gassenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Gassenberg in 1972 was 68, and 82 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassenberg 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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