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Sassenberger Family History

Sassenberger 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: Katzenberger, Eisenberger, Shallenberger, Kaffenberger, Schoenberger

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Where is the Sassenberger family from?

You can see how Sassenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassenberger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sassenberger families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassenberger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sassenberger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassenberger 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 106 census records available for the last name Sassenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassenberger 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sassenberger. 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 97 military records available for the last name Sassenberger. For the veterans among your Sassenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassenberger lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sassenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sassenberger in 1962 was 75, and 89 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassenberger 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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