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Hassemer Family History

Hassemer 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: Hassler, Gansemer, Hasser, Lasseter, Wassmer, Hamer, Hassel, Hammer

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Where is the Hassemer family from?

You can see how Hassemer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassemer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hassemer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hassemer families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Hassemer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hassemer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassemer 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 Hassemer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hassemer. 67% of Hassemer 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
    67%
  • Farmlaborer
    34%

What Hassemer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Hassemer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassemer 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Hassemer. 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 173 military records available for the last name Hassemer. For the veterans among your Hassemer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassemer lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Hassemer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hassemer in 1962 was 75, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassemer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassemer 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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