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Sasnett Family History

Sasnett Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Sassenet (or perhaps of some other similar surname): probably a habitational name from Sassenay, a place in Saône-et-Loire. Altered ending reflects the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t.

The surname Sassenet is very rare in France, found mainly in Rhône, a department south of Saône-et-Loire.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sasnett family from?

You can see how Sasnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sasnett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sasnett families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sasnett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sasnett families in 1891.
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What did your Sasnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sasnett. 53% of Sasnett men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sasnett women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sasnett were Farm Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Farm Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 81 immigration records available for the last name Sasnett. 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 425 military records available for the last name Sasnett. For the veterans among your Sasnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasnett lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sasnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sasnett in 1960 was 52, and 84 in 2004.

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