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Cassey Family History

Cassey Surname Meaning

English: probably an extended pet form of Cass. It would therefore be the English equivalent of Cassie. Alternatively a habitational name from an unidentified place; otherwise perhaps of Norman origin from Quessy Aisne (France) early recorded as Caziacum.

Scottish (Lanarkshire): variant of Cassie.

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


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You can see how Cassey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 67 Cassey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cassey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cassey families in 1911.
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What did your Cassey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cassey. 34% of Cassey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Farmers Son
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cassey. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cassey. For the veterans among your Cassey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cassey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cassey in 1963 was 77, and 78 in 2004.

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