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Cassal Family History

Cassal 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: Cassar, Cassel, Casal, Caesar, Hassel, Assaf, Casa, Cassano, Canal

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Where is the Cassal family from?

You can see how Cassal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cassal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cassal families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cassal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cassal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassal 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 Cassal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cassal. 60% of Cassal men worked as a 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Cassal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Cassal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassal 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Cassal. 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 120 military records available for the last name Cassal. For the veterans among your Cassal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassal lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Cassal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cassal in 1961 was 56, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassal 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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