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Sassenger Family History

Sassenger 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: Messenger, Saenger, Hassinger, Kassinger, Bassinger, Messinger

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassenger 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 5 census records available for the last name Sassenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassenger 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sassenger. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Sassenger. For the veterans among your Sassenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassenger lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1998, in the United States, Sassenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sassenger in 1955 was 41, and 84 in 1998.

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