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Sassman Family History

Sassman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sassmann: habitational name for someone from Lower Saxony (see Sachs). Compare Sassaman.

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


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Where is the Sassman family from?

You can see how Sassman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sassman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sassman families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sassman's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Sassman families in 1891.
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What did your Sassman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sassman. 24% of Sassman men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Sassman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sassman were Operator and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Sassman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sassman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassman 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Sassman. 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 414 military records available for the last name Sassman. For the veterans among your Sassman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sassman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sassman in 1955 was 33, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sassman 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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