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Jassman Family History

Jassman 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: Hassman, Bassman, Kassman, Lassman, Sassman, Passman, Jasman, Massman

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Where is the Jassman family from?

You can see how Jassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jassman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Jassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Jassman family living in Ontario. This was about 33% of all the recorded Jassman's in Canada. Ontario and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Jassman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jassman 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 Jassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jassman. 38% of Jassman men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Jassman women worked as a Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Jassman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 461 census records available for the last name Jassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jassman 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Jassman. 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 85 military records available for the last name Jassman. For the veterans among your Jassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jassman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Jassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Jassman in 1963 was 61, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jassman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jassman 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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