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Stassen Family History

Stassen Surname Meaning

Dutch, Flemish, and German: patronymic from Stas, a shortened form of the personal name Anastasius or Eustacius (see Stacey).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Stassen family from?

You can see how Stassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stassen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Stassen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Stassen families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Stassen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Stassen families in 1891.
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What did your Stassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stassen. 38% of Stassen men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Stassen women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stassen were Proprietor and Saleslady.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stassen 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Stassen. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Stassen. For the veterans among your Stassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stassen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Stassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Stassen in 1959 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stassen 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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