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Gassett Family History

Gassett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Gachet reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

This surname is also found among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Gassett family from?

You can see how Gassett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Gassett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Gassett families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Gassett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gassett families in 1891.
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What did your Gassett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gassett. 100% of Gassett 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 10,000 census records available for the last name Gassett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassett 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 383 immigration records available for the last name Gassett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Gassett. For the veterans among your Gassett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassett lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Gassett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Gassett in 1953 was 50, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gassett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassett 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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