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Jassell Family History

Jassell 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: Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Wassell, Cassell, Mansell, Hassel, Bissell

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Where is the Jassell family from?

You can see how Jassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jassell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Jassell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Jassell families living in Leicestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Jassell's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Jassell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Jassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jassell 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Jassell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Jassell. For the veterans among your Jassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jassell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jassell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jassell

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