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Hassner Family History

Hassner 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: Gassner, Hassler, Kassner, Hasser, Hausner, Hassel, Kastner, Kasner

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Where is the Hassner family from?

You can see how Hassner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hassner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hassner families living in Ohio. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hassner's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hassner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassner 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 Hassner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hassner. 100% of Hassner men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hassner women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hassner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 450 census records available for the last name Hassner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassner 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Hassner. 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 229 military records available for the last name Hassner. For the veterans among your Hassner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Hassner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Hassner in 1964 was 81, and 88 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassner 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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