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Vassmer Family History

Vassmer 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: Vasser, Wassmer, Lasser, Nasser, Kasser, Gasser, Wasser, Gassner

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Where is the Vassmer family from?

You can see how Vassmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vassmer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Vassmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Vassmer families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Vassmer's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Vassmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vassmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Vassmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vassmer. 80% of Vassmer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vassmer women 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
    80%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Vassmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 301 census records available for the last name Vassmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vassmer 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Vassmer. 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 117 military records available for the last name Vassmer. For the veterans among your Vassmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vassmer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Vassmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Vassmer in 1963 was 96, and 77 in 2004.

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