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Zasser Family History

Zasser 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: Lasser, Nasser, Kasser, Zaiser, Gasser, Wasser, Sasser, Hasser

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Where is the Zasser family from?

You can see how Zasser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zasser family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zasser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Zasser family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Zasser's in USA. New York had the highest population of Zasser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zasser 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 36 census records available for the last name Zasser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zasser 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Zasser. 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 7 military records available for the last name Zasser. For the veterans among your Zasser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zasser lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1984, in the United States, Zasser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zasser in 1977 was 86, and 86 in 1984.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zasser 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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