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Sassi Family History

Sassi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of Sasso.

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


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Where is the Sassi family from?

You can see how Sassi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sassi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sassi families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassi's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sassi families in 1880.
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What did your Sassi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sassi. 21% of Sassi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sassi women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sassi were Painter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    21%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%

What Sassi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sassi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassi 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Sassi. 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 384 military records available for the last name Sassi. For the veterans among your Sassi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassi lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sassi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sassi in 1955 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sassi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassi 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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