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Cassella Family History

Cassella Surname Meaning

Italian: habitational name from any of the places called Cassella for example in Rovigo province.

Alternatively, in some cases from a diminutive of cassa ‘trunk’ ‘crate’ applied as a metonymic occupational name for a maker of such items.

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


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Where is the Cassella family from?

You can see how Cassella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cassella family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cassella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Cassella families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Cassella's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cassella families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cassella 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 Cassella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cassella. 33% of Cassella men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Cassella women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cassella were New Worker and Stitcher.

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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
    33%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%
  • New Worker
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Stitcher
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cassella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cassella 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Cassella. 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 699 military records available for the last name Cassella. For the veterans among your Cassella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cassella lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cassella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cassella in 1950 was 41, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cassella 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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