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Hassum Family History

Hassum 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: Wassum, Hashim, Hassel, Hasson, Hass, Harcum, Hassan, Hallum, Haslam

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Where is the Hassum family from?

You can see how Hassum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hassum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hassum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Hassum families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Hassum's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Hassum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hassum 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 Hassum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hassum. 100% of Hassum 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%

What Hassum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 654 census records available for the last name Hassum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hassum 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Hassum. 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 32 military records available for the last name Hassum. For the veterans among your Hassum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hassum lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1989, in the United States, Hassum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hassum in 1949 was 50, and 96 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hassum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hassum 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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