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Vassler Family History

Vassler 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: Hassler, Fassler, Gassler, Vasser, Kassler, Bassler, Cassler, Vossler

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Where is the Vassler family from?

You can see how Vassler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Vassler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Vassler families living in New York. This was about 39% of all the recorded Vassler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Vassler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Vassler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Vassler. 60% of Vassler men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Vassler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Vassler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassler 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Vassler. 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 131 military records available for the last name Vassler. For the veterans among your Vassler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassler lifespan?

Average Vassler life expectancy in 1974 was 71 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vassler 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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