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Fassman Family History

Fassman 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: Hassman, Bassman, Kassman, Lassman, Sassman, Passman, Massman

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Where is the Fassman family from?

You can see how Fassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Fassman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Fassman families living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Fassman's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Fassman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fassman 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 Fassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Fassman. 67% of Fassman men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Fassman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Fassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassman 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Fassman. 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 86 military records available for the last name Fassman. For the veterans among your Fassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fassman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Fassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Fassman in 1959 was 35, and 78 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fassman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fassman 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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