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Fassig Family History

Fassig 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: Hassig, Fasig, Lassig, Fassio, Fassel, Haessig, Bassin, Laessig, Fass

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Where is the Fassig family from?

You can see how Fassig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassig family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fassig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 22 Fassig families living in Ohio. This was about 43% of all the recorded Fassig's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Fassig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fassig 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 Fassig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fassig. 43% of Fassig men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Fassig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Fassig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassig 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Fassig. 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 156 military records available for the last name Fassig. For the veterans among your Fassig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fassig lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Fassig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Fassig in 1966 was 70, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fassig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fassig 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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