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Sassa Family History

Sassa 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: Massa, Sasse, Sasso, Kassa, Saksa, Samsa, Sessa, Sassi, Sass, Lassa

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Where is the Sassa family from?

You can see how Sassa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sassa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sassa families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassa's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sassa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassa 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 Sassa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sassa. 30% of Sassa men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Sassa women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sassa were Tailor 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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Tailor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Sassa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sassa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassa 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Sassa. 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 236 military records available for the last name Sassa. For the veterans among your Sassa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassa lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sassa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sassa in 1966 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sassa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassa 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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