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Kasier Family History

Kasier 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: Kasner, Kaser, Kasser, Kaster, Kasmer, Kasper, Kasler, Kosier, Master

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Where is the Kasier family from?

You can see how Kasier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kasier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kasier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Kasier families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Kasier's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kasier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kasier 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 Kasier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kasier. 35% of Kasier men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kasier women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kasier were Bookkeeper and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

What Kasier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 621 census records available for the last name Kasier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kasier 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Kasier. 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 46 military records available for the last name Kasier. For the veterans among your Kasier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kasier lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1977, in the United States, Kasier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Kasier in 1971 was 84, and 63 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kasier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kasier 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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