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Kasmer Family History

Kasmer Name Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Hungarian Kázmér or of any of its Slovak variants (see Kazmer ) and probably also of Polish Kazimierz (see Kazimir ).

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


Similar surnames: Kazmer, Kalmer, Kasler, Kasner, Karner, Kummer, Hamer, Kimmer, Wasmer

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Where is the Kasmer family from?

You can see how Kasmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasmer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kasmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Kasmer families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Kasmer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kasmer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kasmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasmer. 27% of Kasmer men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Kasmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasmer were Agent and New Worker. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Agent
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • New Worker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kasmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasmer 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Kasmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 285 military records available for the last name Kasmer. For the veterans among your Kasmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasmer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kasmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kasmer in 1950 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

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