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Sassoon Family History

Sassoon Surname Meaning

Jewish (Sephardic): variant of Sasson.

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


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Where is the Sassoon family from?

You can see how Sassoon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassoon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sassoon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Sassoon families living in Surrey. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sassoon's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sassoon families in 1891.
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What did your Sassoon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sassoon. 57% of Sassoon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    57%
  • Private Means
    44%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sassoon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassoon 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sassoon. 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 103 military records available for the last name Sassoon. For the veterans among your Sassoon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassoon lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sassoon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sassoon in 1968 was 65, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassoon 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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