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Tassell Family History

Tassell Surname Meaning

English (Kent): probably a habitational name from Tessel in Calvados.

It is derived from Middle English Old French tassel ‘fastener or clip for a mantle; tassel’.

It may have served as a nickname or occupational name for someone who made such clips.

Alternatively, it could refer to someone who ornamented fabric with tassels.

Lastly, it might also describe an individual who was distinguished by wearing tassels.

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


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You can see how Tassell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tassell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tassell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 188 Tassell families living in Kent. This was about 32% of all the recorded Tassell's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Tassell families in 1891.
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What did your Tassell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tassell. 10% of Tassell men worked as a Farmer and 76% of Tassell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tassell were General Labourer and Private Means.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    10%
  • Insurance Agent
    8%
  • Farmworker
    8%
  • General Labourer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tassell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tassell. For the veterans among your Tassell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tassell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tassell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tassell in 1962 was 75, and 96 in 2004.

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