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Cassillas Family History

Cassillas 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: Casillas, Pasillas, Castilla, Cassella, Cassells, Castillon, Cassis

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Where is the Cassillas family from?

You can see how Cassillas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassillas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cassillas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cassillas families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cassillas's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cassillas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassillas 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 Cassillas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassillas. 100% of Cassillas men worked as a Farm Laborer and 100% of Cassillas women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Cassillas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Cassillas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassillas 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Cassillas. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cassillas. For the veterans among your Cassillas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassillas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Cassillas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Cassillas in 1971 was 79, and 1 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassillas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassillas 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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