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Sassenscheid Family History

Sassenscheid 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: Sonnenschein, Manderscheid, Walterscheid, Blumenschein, Espenschied

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Where is the Sassenscheid family from?

You can see how Sassenscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassenscheid family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sassenscheid families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Sassenscheid family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassenscheid's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sassenscheid families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassenscheid 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 45 census records available for the last name Sassenscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassenscheid 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sassenscheid. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sassenscheid. For the veterans among your Sassenscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassenscheid lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Sassenscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sassenscheid in 1975 was 58, and 82 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sassenscheid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassenscheid 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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