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Fassinger Family History

Fassinger 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: Hassinger, Kassinger, Bassinger, Messinger, Possinger, Basinger

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Where is the Fassinger family from?

You can see how Fassinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Fassinger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Fassinger families living in Lancashire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Fassinger's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Fassinger families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fassinger 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 Fassinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fassinger. 27% of Fassinger 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 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Bolt Maker
    9%

What Fassinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 668 census records available for the last name Fassinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassinger 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Fassinger. 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 90 military records available for the last name Fassinger. For the veterans among your Fassinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fassinger lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Fassinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Fassinger in 1957 was 40, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fassinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fassinger 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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