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Cascia Family History

Cascia 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: Caccia, Cascio, Mascia, Coscia, Coccia, Casa, Barcia, Pasciak

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Where is the Cascia family from?

You can see how Cascia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cascia family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Cascia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Cascia families living in Quebec. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cascia's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cascia families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cascia 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 Cascia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cascia. 37% of Cascia men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Cascia women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cascia were Proprietor and Laborer.

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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
    37%
  • Barber
    32%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Cascia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 936 census records available for the last name Cascia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cascia 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 422 immigration records available for the last name Cascia. 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 140 military records available for the last name Cascia. For the veterans among your Cascia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cascia lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Cascia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cascia in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cascia

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cascia 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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