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Fasse Family History

Fasse Surname Meaning

German: from the personal name Fass or Vass a vernacular short form of the Late Latin personal name Gervasius (see Gervais).

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


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Where is the Fasse family from?

You can see how Fasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Fasse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Fasse families living in Cornwall. This was about 36% of all the recorded Fasse's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Fasse families in 1891.
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What did your Fasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fasse. 100% of Fasse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fasse 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Fasse. 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 816 military records available for the last name Fasse. For the veterans among your Fasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fasse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Fasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Fasse in 1962 was 86, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fasse 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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