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Vassett Family History

Vassett 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: Hassett, Gassett, Bassett, Massett, Fassett, Baskett, Russett

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Where is the Vassett family from?

You can see how Vassett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassett family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vassett families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Vassett family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Vassett's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vassett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Vassett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Vassett. 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 14 military records available for the last name Vassett. For the veterans among your Vassett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassett lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Vassett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Vassett in 1980 was 81, and 102 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassett 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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