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Chass Family History

Chass 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: Chase, Hass, Cass, Chasse, Class, Crass, Chess, Chang, Chae, Cross

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Where is the Chass family from?

You can see how Chass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chass family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Chass families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Chass family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Chass's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Chass families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chass 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 Chass ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chass. 25% of Chass men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Chass women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Chass were Proprietor 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Proprietor
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Chass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chass 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Chass. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 314 military records available for the last name Chass. For the veterans among your Chass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chass lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Chass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Chass in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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