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Sasenbery Family History

Sasenbery 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: Dusenbery, Rosenberg, Stenberg, Steenberg, Eisenberg, Saenger

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Where is the Sasenbery family from?

You can see how Sasenbery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasenbery family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sasenbery families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Sasenbery families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sasenbery's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sasenbery families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sasenbery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sasenbery ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sasenbery. 60% of Sasenbery men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 209 census records available for the last name Sasenbery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sasenbery 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sasenbery. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sasenbery. For the veterans among your Sasenbery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasenbery lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Sasenbery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sasenbery in 1979 was 66, and 91 in 2004.

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