History of your Surname
Get access to Maassen family records.Start a free trial

Maassen Family History

Maassen Name Meaning

Dutch and North German: patronymic from Maas .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Maass, Janssen, Classen, Claassen, Klassen, Maaske, Stassen, Masse

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Maassen family from?

You can see how Maassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maassen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Maassen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Maassen family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maassen's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Maassen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maassen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maassen. 100% of Maassen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

View Census Data for Maassen | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Maassen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maassen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Maassen

Passenger Lists

There are 791 immigration records available for the last name Maassen. 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.

View all Maassen immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Maassen. For the veterans among your Maassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Maassen military records

You've only scratched the surface of Maassen family history

Discover More

What is the average Maassen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Maassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Maassen in 1956 was 72, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maassen

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Maassen family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Maassen last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial