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Fassen Family History

Fassen 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: Fassel, Fossen, Lassen, Fasse, Gassen, Kassen, Hassen, Fosse, Masse

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Where is the Fassen family from?

You can see how Fassen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fassen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Fassen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Fassen families living in Missouri. This was about 92% of all the recorded Fassen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Fassen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fassen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fassen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fassen. 48% of Fassen men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Fassen women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fassen were Huckster and Housework. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Huckster
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    60%
  • Housework
    40%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Fassen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fassen 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Fassen. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Fassen. For the veterans among your Fassen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fassen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Fassen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Fassen in 1977 was 81, and 81 in 1997.

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