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Gassenheimer Family History

Gassenheimer 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: Gegenheimer, Meisenheimer, Partenheimer, Misenheimer, Bodenheimer

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Where is the Gassenheimer family from?

You can see how Gassenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gassenheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Gassenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Gassenheimer families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gassenheimer's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Gassenheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gassenheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gassenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cashier was the top reported job for people in the USA named Gassenheimer. 100% of Gassenheimer women worked as a Cashier. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 198 census records available for the last name Gassenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassenheimer 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Gassenheimer. 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 71 military records available for the last name Gassenheimer. For the veterans among your Gassenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassenheimer lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Gassenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Gassenheimer in 1958 was 52, and 92 in 2000.

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