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Fassam Family History

Fassam Surname Meaning

see Faversham.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Fassam family from?

You can see how Fassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Fassam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Fassam families living in London. This was about 9% of all the recorded Fassam's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fassam families in 1891.
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What did your Fassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Fassam. 60% of Fassam men worked as a General Labourer and 92% of Fassam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fassam were Plumber and Head Teacher.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    60%
  • Plumber
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Head Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 870 census records available for the last name Fassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassam 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Fassam. 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 39 military records available for the last name Fassam. For the veterans among your Fassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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