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Gassien Family History

Gassien 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: Gassen, Bassin, Gansen, Gasser, Tassin, Gassner, Gadsden, Lassen

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Where is the Gassien family from?

You can see how Gassien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gassien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Gassien families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Gassien's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Gassien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gassien 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 Gassien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Gassien. 43% of Gassien men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    43%
  • Conductor
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

What Gassien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Gassien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassien 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Gassien. 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 4 military records available for the last name Gassien. For the veterans among your Gassien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassien lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Gassien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Gassien in 1973 was 71, and 68 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Gassien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassien 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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