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Casner Family History

Casner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kassner. Americanized form of German Kastner Kästner.

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


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Where is the Casner family from?

You can see how Casner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Casner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Casner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Casner family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Casner's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Casner families in 1911.
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What did your Casner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Casner. 100% of Casner 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Casner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Casner 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Casner. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Casner. For the veterans among your Casner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Casner lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Casner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Casner in 1948 was 44, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Casner 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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