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Maassel Family History

Maassel 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: Maassen, Masse, Hassel, Massey, Brassel, Fassel, Maisel, Rassel

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Where is the Maassel family from?

You can see how Maassel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maassel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Maassel families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Maassel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Maassel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maassel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maassel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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What Maassel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Maassel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maassel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Maassel. 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 30 military records available for the last name Maassel. For the veterans among your Maassel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maassel lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Maassel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Maassel in 1974 was 81, and 82 in 2004.

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