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Sassan Family History

Sassan 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: Hassan, Sassman, Sasson, Sassano, Sassin, Samson, Safran, Bassano

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Where is the Sassan family from?

You can see how Sassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sassan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sassan family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassan's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sassan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassan 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 160 census records available for the last name Sassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassan 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Sassan. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sassan. For the veterans among your Sassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Sassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sassan in 1967 was 68, and 63 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassan 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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