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Hassam Family History

Hassam Surname Meaning

English (mainly Kent): possibly a variant of Horsham, a habitational name from any of several places called Horsham (two in Devon, one in Sussex, one in Norfolk, and one in Worcestershire).

The placenames derive from Old English hors ‘horse’ + hām ‘village, homestead’ or hamm ‘water meadow’.

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


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Where is the Hassam family from?

You can see how Hassam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 22 Hassam families living in Kent. This was about 49% of all the recorded Hassam's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hassam families in 1891.
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What did your Hassam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hassam. 100% of Hassam men worked as a Builders Labourer and 91% of Hassam 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    10%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hassam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassam 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Hassam. 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 282 military records available for the last name Hassam. For the veterans among your Hassam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Hassam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hassam in 1966 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassam 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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