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Sasman Family History

Sasman 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: Salman, Asman, Susman, Salsman, Sassman, Jasman, Kasman, Saxman

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Where is the Sasman family from?

You can see how Sasman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sasman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Sasman families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sasman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sasman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sasman 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 Sasman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sasman. 60% of Sasman men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Sasman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sasman were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Sasman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 991 census records available for the last name Sasman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sasman 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Sasman. 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 87 military records available for the last name Sasman. For the veterans among your Sasman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sasman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sasman in 1966 was 77, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sasman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sasman 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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