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Fassell Family History

Fassell 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: Fassel, Fussell, Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Wassell, Cassell, Mansell

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Where is the Fassell family from?

You can see how Fassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Fassell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Fassell families living in London. This was about 55% of all the recorded Fassell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Fassell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fassell 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 Fassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Fassell. 100% of Fassell 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%

What Fassell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassell 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Fassell. 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 196 military records available for the last name Fassell. For the veterans among your Fassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fassell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Fassell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Fassell in 1968 was 46, and 48 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fassell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fassell 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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