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Dasse Family History

Dasse Name 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: Masse, Sasse, Hasse, Basse, Fasse, Passe, Daise, Dase, Dass, Halse

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Where is the Dasse family from?

You can see how Dasse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dasse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Dasse families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Dasse families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Dasse's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Dasse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dasse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dasse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dasse. 42% of Dasse men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Dasse women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dasse were Machinist and Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Machinist
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dasse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dasse 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Dasse. 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 209 military records available for the last name Dasse. For the veterans among your Dasse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dasse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Dasse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Dasse in 1964 was 58, and 78 in 2003.

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