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Sasseen Family History

Sasseen Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Sassin 2 or of its very rare variant Sasin and possibly also of German Sassin

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


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Where is the Sasseen family from?

You can see how Sasseen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasseen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sasseen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Sasseen families living in Kentucky. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sasseen's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sasseen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sasseen 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 Sasseen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sasseen. 36% of Sasseen men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sasseen women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sasseen were Farming and House Work.

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Farming
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • House Work
    50%

What Sasseen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sasseen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sasseen 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 150 immigration records available for the last name Sasseen. 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 373 military records available for the last name Sasseen. For the veterans among your Sasseen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasseen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sasseen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sasseen in 1961 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sasseen 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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