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Gassaw Family History

Gassaw 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: Assaf, Hassan, Assad, Gass, Massa, Gaspar, Nassau, Gasser, Kassa

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Where is the Gassaw family from?

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

What did your Gassaw ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Gassaw ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Gassaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gassaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Gassaw. 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 1 military records available for the last name Gassaw. For the veterans among your Gassaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gassaw lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1990, in the United States, Gassaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Gassaw in 1988 was 51, and 60 in 1990.

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