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Tassey Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Tassie .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Massey, Darsey, Pasley, Cassedy, Carsey, Cassel, Hassey, Taskey

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Where is the Tassey family from?

You can see how Tassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tassey family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tassey's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tassey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tassey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tassey. 62% of Tassey men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Tassey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tassey were Construction and Clerk. .

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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
    62%
  • Mechanic
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Construction
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tassey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tassey 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Tassey. 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 320 military records available for the last name Tassey. For the veterans among your Tassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tassey lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Tassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tassey in 1957 was 34, and 82 in 2003.

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