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Sassin Family History

Sassin Surname Meaning

German: probably a variant of Sassen with a Slavicized ending -in. French: derivative of Sasse Compare Sasseen.

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


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Where is the Sassin family from?

You can see how Sassin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sassin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sassin family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassin's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sassin families in 1891.
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What did your Sassin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sassin. 14% of Sassin men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sassin women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sassin were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sassin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Sassin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassin 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Sassin. 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 286 military records available for the last name Sassin. For the veterans among your Sassin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sassin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sassin in 1957 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassin 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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