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Vasselin Family History

Vasselin 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: Asselin, Vassell, Gosselin, Vassel, Maslin, Vallin, Hassel, Fassel

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Where is the Vasselin family from?

You can see how Vasselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vasselin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Vasselin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Vasselin families living in Channel Islands. This was about 92% of all the recorded Vasselin's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Vasselin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vasselin 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 Vasselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Vasselin. 100% of Vasselin 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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Vasselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 384 census records available for the last name Vasselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vasselin 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 236 immigration records available for the last name Vasselin. 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 22 military records available for the last name Vasselin. For the veterans among your Vasselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vasselin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Vasselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Vasselin in 1968 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Vasselin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vasselin 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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