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Gassner Family History

Gassner Surname Meaning

German Swiss German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name for someone who lived in a side street or alley (see Gasser).

Swiss German: variant of German Geisner ‘goatherd’.

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


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Where is the Gassner family from?

You can see how Gassner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Gassner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Gassner families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Gassner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Gassner families in 1891.
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What did your Gassner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Gassner. 100% of Gassner 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Gassner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassner 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Gassner. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Gassner. For the veterans among your Gassner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassner lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Gassner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Gassner in 1956 was 51, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Gassner 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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