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Sassen Family History

Sassen Surname Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Sasse.

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


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Where is the Sassen family from?

You can see how Sassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sassen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sassen family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassen's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sassen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassen 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 Sassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sassen. 34% of Sassen men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Sassen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sassen were Laborer and Helper.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Helper
    29%

What Sassen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassen 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 803 immigration records available for the last name Sassen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sassen. For the veterans among your Sassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sassen in 1964 was 70, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sassen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassen 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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