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Cassilis Family History

Cassilis 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: Cassis, Cassells, Cassels, Asselin, Castilla, Cassino, Cassel, Kassis

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Where is the Cassilis family from?

You can see how Cassilis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassilis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Cassilis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cassilis families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Cassilis's in USA. California had the highest population of Cassilis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassilis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Cassilis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassilis 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cassilis. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cassilis. For the veterans among your Cassilis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassilis lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Cassilis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cassilis in 1967 was 71, and 99 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassilis 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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