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Fassitt Family History

Fassitt 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: Fassett, Hassett, Gassett, Bassett, Massett, Cassatt, Fossett

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Where is the Fassitt family from?

You can see how Fassitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassitt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fassitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Fassitt families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Fassitt's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Fassitt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fassitt 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 Fassitt ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Retired
    100%

What Fassitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 686 census records available for the last name Fassitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassitt 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Fassitt. 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 99 military records available for the last name Fassitt. For the veterans among your Fassitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fassitt lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Fassitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Fassitt in 1966 was 87, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fassitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fassitt 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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