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Sassell Family History

Sassell 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 Sassell family from?

You can see how Sassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sassell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sassell family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sassell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassell 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 Sassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sassell. 100% of Sassell 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 Sassell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Sassell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sassell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sassell. For the veterans among your Sassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassell lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Sassell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sassell in 1972 was 71, and 91 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sassell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassell 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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