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Hassig Family History

Hassig Surname Meaning

German: derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name see Hass German (Hässig): see Haessig.

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


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Where is the Hassig family from?

You can see how Hassig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hassig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Hassig families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hassig's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hassig families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassig 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 Hassig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hassig. 40% of Hassig men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hassig women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hassig were Farm Work and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Work
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Hassig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hassig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassig 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 353 immigration records available for the last name Hassig. 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 507 military records available for the last name Hassig. For the veterans among your Hassig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassig lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Hassig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Hassig in 1960 was 100, and 97 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassig 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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