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Chassen Family History

Chassen 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: Chasse, Classen, Hassen, Chasten, Chasen, Chausse, Hassel, Hasson

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Where is the Chassen family from?

You can see how Chassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Chassen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Chassen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Chassen family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Chassen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Chassen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Chassen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Chassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Chassen. 34% of Chassen men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Chassen women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Chassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Chassen 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Chassen. 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 44 military records available for the last name Chassen. For the veterans among your Chassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Chassen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Chassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Chassen in 1961 was 36, and 76 in 2003.

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