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Dassy Family History

Dassy 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: Daisy, Dass, Day, Darby, Bass, Darcy, Masse, Wass, Tasso, Massey

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Where is the Dassy family from?

You can see how Dassy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dassy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Dassy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Dassy family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dassy's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Dassy families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dassy 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 Dassy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dassy. 100% of Dassy 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Dassy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dassy 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Dassy. 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 42 military records available for the last name Dassy. For the veterans among your Dassy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dassy lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Dassy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Dassy in 1984 was 89, and 76 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dassy 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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