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Tassen Family History

Tassen 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: Tassin, Stassen, Lassen, Gassen, Kassen, Hassen, Tassey, Masse, Tasso

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Where is the Tassen family from?

You can see how Tassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tassen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tassen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tassen families living in West Virginia. This was about 36% of all the recorded Tassen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Tassen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Tassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tassen 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 Tassen. 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 39 military records available for the last name Tassen. For the veterans among your Tassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tassen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tassen in 1956 was 33, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tassen 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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