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Jassen Family History

Jassen 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: Jessen, Lassen, Jansen, Janssen, Gassen, Kassen, Hassen, Masse, Jason

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Where is the Jassen family from?

You can see how Jassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jassen family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Jassen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jassen family living in Alberta. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jassen's in Canada. Alberta and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Jassen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jassen 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 Jassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jassen. 34% of Jassen men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Jassen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jassen were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Jassen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Jassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jassen 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Jassen. 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 102 military records available for the last name Jassen. For the veterans among your Jassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jassen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Jassen in 1963 was 81, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jassen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jassen 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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