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Hassis Family History

Hassis 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: Cassis, Kassis, Hassig, Hashim, Harris, Hassel, Haskin, Hatzis

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Where is the Hassis family from?

You can see how Hassis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Hassis families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Hassis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hassis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hassis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassis 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hassis. 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 134 military records available for the last name Hassis. For the veterans among your Hassis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hassis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hassis in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassis 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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