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Hassinger Family History

Hassinger Surname Meaning

German: derivative of Hassing.

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


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Where is the Hassinger family from?

You can see how Hassinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 28 Hassinger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hassinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hassinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassinger 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 Hassinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hassinger. 21% of Hassinger men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hassinger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hassinger were Carpenter and Secretary.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Stenographer
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Hassinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Hassinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassinger 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 815 immigration records available for the last name Hassinger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hassinger. For the veterans among your Hassinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassinger lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Hassinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hassinger in 1949 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassinger 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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