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Dassey Family History

Dassey 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: Massey, Dossey, Darsey, Vassey, Daisey, Tassey, Hassey, Passey

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Where is the Dassey family from?

You can see how Dassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dassey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Dassey family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dassey's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Dassey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dassey 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 Dassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dassey. 36% of Dassey men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Dassey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dassey were Farm Laborer and Teaching.

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    39%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Teaching
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dassey 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Dassey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 70 military records available for the last name Dassey. For the veterans among your Dassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dassey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Dassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dassey in 1952 was 53, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dassey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dassey 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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