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Sassamon Family History

Sassamon 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: Sassaman, Sossamon, Salamon, Sassman, Sasson, Sassano, Sossaman

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Where is the Sassamon family from?

You can see how Sassamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sassamon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sassamon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sassamon families living in Mississippi. This was about 43% of all the recorded Sassamon's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sassamon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sassamon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sassamon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Sassamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sassamon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sassamon. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sassamon. For the veterans among your Sassamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sassamon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1986, in the United States, Sassamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sassamon in 1974 was 73, and 85 in 1986.

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