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Gasselle Family History

Gasselle 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: Hassell, Vassell, Tassell, Lassalle, Wassell, Cassella, Cassell

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Where is the Gasselle family from?

You can see how Gasselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gasselle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Gasselle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Gasselle family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Gasselle's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Gasselle families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gasselle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gasselle ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Gasselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gasselle 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Gasselle. 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 military records available for the last name Gasselle. For the veterans among your Gasselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gasselle lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Gasselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Gasselle in 1968 was 87, and 49 in 1996.

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