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Hassmer Family History

Hassmer 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, Hasser, Wassmer, Hamer, Hassel, Hammer, Hasler, Lasser

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Where is the Hassmer family from?

You can see how Hassmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hassmer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Hassmer families living in Wisconsin. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hassmer's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Hassmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassmer 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 Hassmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hassmer. 34% of Hassmer men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Hassmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 547 census records available for the last name Hassmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassmer 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Hassmer. 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 59 military records available for the last name Hassmer. For the veterans among your Hassmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Hassmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hassmer in 1963 was 89, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassmer 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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