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Caselman Family History

Caselman Surname 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: Casselman, Selman, Castelan, Cashman, Hasselman, Baseman, Abelman

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Where is the Caselman family from?

You can see how Caselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Caselman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Caselman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 16 Caselman families living in Ontario. This was about 55% of all the recorded Caselman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Caselman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Caselman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Caselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Caselman. 34% of Caselman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Caselman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Caselman were Butcher and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Butcher
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Caselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Caselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Caselman 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Caselman. 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 167 military records available for the last name Caselman. For the veterans among your Caselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Caselman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Caselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Caselman in 1962 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Caselman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Caselman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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