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Tassmer Family History

Tassmer Name 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: Tessmer, Wassmer, Tasler, Tessler, Tesser, Lasser, Nasser, Tasker

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Where is the Tassmer family from?

You can see how Tassmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tassmer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tassmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Tassmer families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Tassmer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Tassmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tassmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tassmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tassmer. 100% of Tassmer men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Tassmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tassmer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tassmer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Tassmer. For the veterans among your Tassmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tassmer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Tassmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tassmer in 1966 was 81, and 74 in 2003.

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