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Cassan Family History

Cassan 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: Cassano, Hassan, Cassar, Cassin, Cassani, Casson, Caesar, Bassano

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Where is the Cassan family from?

You can see how Cassan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Cassan families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Cassan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cassan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassan 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 Cassan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cassan. 44% of Cassan men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Cassan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassan were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farmers Son
    19%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Cassan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cassan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassan 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 863 immigration records available for the last name Cassan. 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 344 military records available for the last name Cassan. For the veterans among your Cassan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cassan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cassan in 1956 was 41, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassan 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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