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Sassmann Family History

Sassmann 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: Sassman, Assmann, Massmann, Wassmann, Gassmann, Hausmann, Rossmann

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Where is the Sassmann family from?

You can see how Sassmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sassmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sassmann families living in Missouri. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sassmann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sassmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassmann 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 Sassmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sassmann. 47% of Sassmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Ccc Camp
    16%
  • Barber
    16%

What Sassmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Sassmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassmann 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Sassmann. 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 105 military records available for the last name Sassmann. For the veterans among your Sassmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sassmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sassmann in 1962 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sassmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassmann 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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