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Tassan Family History

Tassan 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: Hassan, Tassin, Tasso, Bassano, Assaf, Hasson, Hasan, Cassano, Taran

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Where is the Tassan family from?

You can see how Tassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tassan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tassan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Tassan families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tassan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Tassan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tassan 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 Tassan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Beauty Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tassan. 60% of Tassan men worked as a Farming and 100% of Tassan women worked as a Beauty Operator.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beauty Operator
    100%

What Tassan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Tassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tassan 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Tassan. 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 29 military records available for the last name Tassan. For the veterans among your Tassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tassan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tassan in 1964 was 80, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tassan 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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