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Cassavaugh Family History

Cassavaugh 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: Washabaugh, Cavanaugh, Cassata, Hattabaugh, Clabaugh, Carbaugh

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Where is the Cassavaugh family from?

You can see how Cassavaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassavaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Cassavaugh families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Cassavaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cassavaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassavaugh 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 Cassavaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cassavaugh. 64% of Cassavaugh 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
    64%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Owner
    19%

What Cassavaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Cassavaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassavaugh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Cassavaugh. 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 104 military records available for the last name Cassavaugh. For the veterans among your Cassavaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassavaugh lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cassavaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cassavaugh in 1955 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cassavaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassavaugh 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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