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Gassie Family History

Gassie 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: Tassie, Massie, Cassie, Grassie, Masse, Bassin, Gass, Dansie, Ganske

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Where is the Gassie family from?

You can see how Gassie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gassie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Gassie families living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Gassie's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Gassie families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gassie 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 Gassie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gassie. 34% of Gassie men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Gassie women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Chauffeur
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Gassie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 463 census records available for the last name Gassie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassie 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Gassie. 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 178 military records available for the last name Gassie. For the veterans among your Gassie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassie lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Gassie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Gassie in 1952 was 55, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gassie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassie 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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