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Casem Family History

Casem Surname Meaning

Filipino: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Casem family from?

You can see how Casem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casem family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Casem families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Casem families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Casem's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Casem families in 1911.
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What did your Casem ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Casem. 45% of Casem men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Field Laborer
    23%

What Casem family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Casem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casem 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Casem. 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 154 military records available for the last name Casem. For the veterans among your Casem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casem lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Casem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Casem in 1945 was 38, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casem 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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