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Sassano Family History

Sassano Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from Sassano in Salerno province.

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


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Where is the Sassano family from?

You can see how Sassano families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassano family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sassano families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sassano families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sassano's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sassano families in 1880.
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What did your Sassano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sassano. 25% of Sassano men worked as a Laborer and 33% of Sassano women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sassano were Barber 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
    25%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Presser
    10%
  • Barber
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    33%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sassano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassano 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 786 immigration records available for the last name Sassano. 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 628 military records available for the last name Sassano. For the veterans among your Sassano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassano lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sassano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sassano in 1940 was 38, and 78 in 2004.

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